Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and a savory cream of chicken soup base. Topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers for a crunchy finish, this easy casserole is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
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 and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Mix thoroughly until well blended and creamy.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure it is distributed smoothly for even baking.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the chicken filling to form a crispy, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden and crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream.
- You can add chopped celery or green onions for extra flavor and crunch.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow it to set for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, creamy chicken casserole, Ritz cracker topping, cheesy chicken bake
