Indulgent Million Dollar Chicken Casserole for Ultimate Comfort
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and easy preparation for a perfect dinner.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 4.5 cups chopped cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup cottage cheese Ricotta is an excellent alternative.
- 0.5 cup sour cream Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute.
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) unsalted cream of chicken soup Homemade or cream of mushroom as variations.
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried onion powder
For the Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed Swap for panko breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well-blended.
- Gently fold in the chopped cooked chicken until it's evenly coated with the cheesy mixture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Stir until moistened.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly in the greased dish, then top with the buttery cracker crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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