Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender chicken mixed with a blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, all topped with a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for a family dinner, this hearty casserole delivers rich flavors and a satisfying texture in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and unsalted cream of chicken soup. Mix until everything is well incorporated and smooth. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are well coated and combined. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the chicken layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier portioning.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and cottage cheese.
- Adding a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking will enhance the flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
