Description
Million dollar chicken casserole brings together creamy, cheesy comfort with Southern-style charm. Rich layers of tender chicken, velvety sauce, and crisp crackers promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor with comfort and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded (rotisserie)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) cottage cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (56 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (56 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until the mixture reaches a velvety consistency.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the creamy blend, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Distribute the chicken mixture uniformly across the greased casserole dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Crush Ritz crackers and combine with melted butter to create a crispy topping.
- Generously sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the chicken layer, covering the entire surface.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become deliciously bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness before serving warm.
Notes
- Check cheese temperature beforehand to ensure smooth blending and prevent lumpy texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and added flavor depth.
- Try gluten-free crackers to make the dish celiac-friendly and maintain crispy topping.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and measuring salt carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg