Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and seasoned cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust for a golden, crunchy finish. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this easy casserole combines rich flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 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
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the chicken filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and the can of unsalted cream of chicken soup. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Assemble in the baking dish: Spread the blended chicken mixture evenly into the prepared 9×9-inch baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are thoroughly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the baking dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Rest before serving: Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after baking to set, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends better for a smoother casserole.
- For a lower sodium version, use reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup and unsalted crackers.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute Ritz crackers with gluten-free crackers.
- Allowing the casserole to rest after baking helps it firm up for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
