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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole: Comfort Food at Its Best

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy and comforting dish that combines chicken, rich cheeses, and a crispy topping, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken shredded boneless chicken breasts; rotisserie chicken is a great substitute
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute with ricotta or skip if needed
  • 0.5 cup sour cream can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup do not dilute, use homemade for freshness
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
For the Topping
  • 32 crackers Ritz crackers can swap with saltine crackers or crushed pretzels
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and condensed cream of chicken soup. Mix with garlic and onion powder until smooth.
  4. Add the shredded chicken to the creamy mixture and stir gently to coat.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Crush the Ritz crackers, mix with melted butter, and coat evenly.
  7. Top the casserole with the buttered cracker mixture.
  8. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Combine Ritz crackers with butter right before baking to avoid soggy topping.

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