Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Your Family Will Love

This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, family-friendly dish topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

4 cups cooked, shredded chicken approx. 1 ½ lbs of boneless chicken breasts
4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
1 cup cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream can use Greek yogurt as a substitute
10.75 oz cream of chicken soup do NOT add water/milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

For the Topping

32 crackers Ritz Crackers crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Equipment

9x9 casserole dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
Gently fold in the shredded chicken until coated, then pour into a 9x9 casserole dish.
Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter until combined.
Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the casserole evenly.
Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until the edges bubble and the topping is golden brown.
Let sit for a few minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a lighter option, consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.

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