Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is pure comfort that comes together faster than your favorite weeknight dinner playlist. Creamy, cheesy goodness arrives straight from the oven with minimal prep and maximum flavor that makes your whole family cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp dried parsley, salt, and pepper into a silky smooth mixture.
- Fold 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 cup cheddar cheese into the creamy base until thoroughly incorporated.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers and combine with 4 tbsp melted butter and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to create a golden, buttery topping.
- Scatter the cracker mixture across the casserole’s surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns crisp and golden and the edges bubble enthusiastically.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes, which helps it set and allows the flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Cream cheese works best when softened at room temperature, so take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing the recipe.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat dairy products with low-fat or Greek yogurt alternatives to reduce calories.
- Rotisserie chicken makes an excellent shortcut and adds extra flavor to the casserole’s filling.
- Always let the casserole rest after baking to help it set and make serving easier, preventing a runny consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg