Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole brings together creamy, cheesy comfort with a crispy Ritz cracker topping that makes dinner guests ask for seconds. Packed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a golden crunch, this hearty dish delivers satisfying flavor in one simple baking pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peas)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cut 1.5 pounds (34 ounces) of chicken breasts into small, uniform 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Mince 2 fresh garlic cloves finely. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in chicken cubes and 2 cups mixed vegetables.
- Cook chicken and vegetables for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken loses its pink color and vegetables soften.
- Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup and 1 cup shredded cheese until evenly coated.
- Pour the combined mixture into your prepared baking dish. Scatter remaining 1 cup cheese and 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs across the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until cheese melts completely and top turns golden brown with crispy edges.
Notes
- Save time by using rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken strips instead of raw chicken breasts.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Enhance flavor by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken mixture before baking.
- Make this dish healthier by using low-fat cream of chicken soup and adding extra vegetables like spinach or cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 725 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 57 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg