Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and seasoned cream of chicken soup. Topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust, it’s the perfect hearty meal for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and the unsalted cream of chicken soup until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer across the bottom.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until all crumbs are coated. Evenly sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture over the chicken layer to create a crispy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping turns golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- You can substitute the cottage cheese with ricotta for a smoother texture.
- Adding chopped celery or green onions can give extra crunch and flavor.
- Use whole wheat Ritz crackers for a slightly healthier topping option.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven to maintain crispiness of the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
