Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a creamy, cheesy blend that feels like a warm hug. Comfort cooking doesn’t get easier than this crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and crispy crackers for a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasoning and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup cottage cheese, and ½ cup sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder to the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Gently incorporate 4 cups chopped chicken into the cheese blend, ensuring every piece gets coated evenly.
- Spread the chicken and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers and mix with 4 tablespoons melted butter until well combined.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center becomes hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.
- Serve the casserole over rice or egg noodles to soak up the delicious creamy sauce.
Notes
- Cream cheese should be completely softened at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- When mixing cheese ingredients, use a whisk or electric mixer to create a perfectly blended consistency.
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked and cooled before adding to the cheese mixture to prevent excess moisture.
- The Ritz cracker topping works best when crushed into fine, even crumbs that will create a crispy, golden brown crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg