Description
Comfort meets luxury in this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, a Southern-style dish packed with creamy textures and rich flavors. Cheese, tender chicken, and a crispy cracker topping combine to create a crowd-pleasing meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a 9×13 inch baking dish for the creamy chicken creation.
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a smooth, luxurious mixture.
- Fold shredded chicken and 1½ cups of cheddar cheese into the creamy base, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the velvety mixture to the baking dish, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Shower the top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese for an extra layer of richness.
- Crush Ritz crackers and meld with melted butter, creating a golden, crispy topping.
- Generously scatter the buttery cracker mixture over the cheese-covered casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns bubbly and achieves a beautiful golden-brown hue.
- Once done, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese beforehand to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing for a silky texture.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor depth to the casserole.
- Swap regular crackers with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of full-fat ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg