Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a family favorite that brings together creamy goodness and a satisfying crunch. This easy-to-make dish features tender shredded chicken enveloped in a rich mixture of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream, topped with crispy Ritz crackers for the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this casserole is both comforting and delicious, ensuring that everyone at the table comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 32 Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×9 casserole dish.
- In another bowl, crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter until well combined. Evenly spread over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 188g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 756mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken. Mix in steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.