Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food – creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken. It’s topped with a buttery, crispy cracker crust, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for family dinners, potlucks, or weeknight meals!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set it aside. - Mix the Casserole Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. - Add Chicken and Cheese:
Stir in the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese until well combined. - Assemble the Casserole:
Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. - Prepare the Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese until the crackers are coated. - Top and Bake:
Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. - Cool and Serve:
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set slightly. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Make it ahead: You can assemble this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it (without the topping) for up to 24 hours. Add the topping just before baking.
- Substitutions: Swap cottage cheese with ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minms
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: ~35 g
- Saturated Fat: ~15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~9 g
- Fiber: ~0.5 g
- Protein: ~22 g
- Cholesterol: ~100 mg
Keywords: Chicken Casserole, Creamy Casserole, Million Dollar Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe