Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with layers of creamy, cheesy goodness that make weeknight meals seriously delicious. Packed with tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and a crispy cracker topping, this hearty casserole feels like a warm hug from your favorite home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Sauces:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cheddar cheese soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Blend 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper into the creamy mixture until smooth.
- Slice 4 boneless chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized chunks.
- Fold chicken pieces into the soup mixture, ensuring each piece gets fully coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Crush 1 cup of Ritz crackers into fine crumbs.
- Mix crushed crackers with ¼ cup melted butter in a separate small bowl.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture across the top of the casserole, creating an even layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always use fresh chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful results in this creamy casserole.
- Crush Ritz crackers just before topping to maintain their crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives like reduced-fat soups and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- When cutting chicken, ensure pieces are roughly the same size so they cook evenly throughout the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 682 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg