Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken combined with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and a savory cream of chicken soup base. Topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers for a delightful crunch, this casserole is perfect for an easy family dinner or potluck.
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
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix chicken filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, room temperature cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and the can of cream of chicken soup. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Spread mixture: Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to create a smooth layer.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are evenly coated and crumbly.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chicken such as rotisserie or boiled chicken for convenience.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends more easily into the mixture.
- For a lower fat version, use low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream.
- Ensure the topping is evenly distributed for a consistent crunchy crust.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, creamy chicken casserole, baked chicken casserole, Ritz cracker topping, comfort food, easy dinner
