Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender cooked chicken blended with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and savory seasonings, all topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, delivering rich, satisfying flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and the can of unsalted cream of chicken soup. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Prepare Casserole: Spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure it is level for even baking.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup if desired.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to set.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated well.
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