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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

The Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy, and comforting dinner that truly lives up to its name by tasting like a million bucks. This easy weeknight staple combines tender shredded chicken with a velvety blend of cheeses and a signature buttery Ritz cracker topping that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5-oz
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried onion powder
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
  • 5 Tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and the cream of chicken soup. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
    4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried onion powder
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are well coated.
    1 sleeve Ritz crackers, 5 Tbsp butter
  5. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
  6. Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is completely at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps in your sauce. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze the casserole for up to 3 months.