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 flavorful cream of chicken soup base. Topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust, this casserole bakes to golden perfection and serves as a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: 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 Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, room temperature cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and unsalted cream of chicken soup. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep of the cooked chicken.
- Ensure the cream cheese is very soft to fully incorporate into the casserole; microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if needed.
- You can prepare the casserole through step 3 then refrigerate or freeze for later use.
- If freezing, thaw completely before baking as directed.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and crushed pork rinds instead of Ritz crackers.
- Unsalted cream of chicken soup is recommended to control sodium levels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
