Classic Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day. It’s incredibly creamy, packed with savory chicken, and topped with a buttery, golden crunch that makes every bite feel indulgent.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Whisk until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and the shredded chicken until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, toss the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until well coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken base.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.