Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dish everyone will love. This creamy chicken bake features tender, seasoned chicken enveloped in a rich blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Topped with a crunchy layer of crushed Ritz crackers, it offers a satisfying texture and flavor that makes it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, this casserole can become your go-to meal for busy weeknights or potluck parties. Prepare ahead, freeze for later, and enjoy the warm, cheesy goodness whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 5 Tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and Cream of Chicken Soup until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg