Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish that’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory flavors. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this casserole is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (about 30 crackers)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Chicken: Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until evenly combined. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a smoother texture.
- Add cooked pasta, steamed broccoli, or chopped spinach to make it a complete one-dish meal.
- This casserole also freezes well before baking—just thaw overnight before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
