Description
This Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and topped with a golden, buttery cracker crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or make-ahead meals, this recipe delivers cozy flavor in every bite with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 can (10.5 oz) cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
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1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
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In a large bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixture. Stir until chicken is well coated.
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Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
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In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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For quicker prep, use shredded rotisserie chicken and reduce bake time by 10 minutes.
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Add frozen veggies like peas or broccoli for a complete one-dish meal.
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This casserole reheats beautifully and is freezer-friendly before baking (add topping later for best texture).
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg