Description
This Ultimate Comfort Food: Chicken Casserole, also known as Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, is a creamy, cheesy, and rich dish that’s perfect for family dinners. Combining shredded cooked chicken with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, it’s topped with a buttery crushed Ritz cracker crust for a deliciously crispy finish. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole offers hearty comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for the casserole.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and the cream of chicken soup. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the prepared chicken mixture into the greased 9×9 inch baking dish, smoothing the top for even cooking.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, stirring until the crackers are thoroughly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty, creamy comfort food hot from the oven.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken to save time; rotisserie chicken works well.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- You can add chopped vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to avoid burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
