Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Discover the magic of Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a Ritz cracker crust, it's the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 616kcal

Author: Sharon Rigsby

Ingredients

4 cups cooked and shredded chicken I use a rotisserie chicken
1 cup cottage cheese
¼ cup sour cream
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
2 10.5 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 ½ cups Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9” x 13” oven-safe baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Mix at medium speed until all ingredients are incorporated.
Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and two tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley. Mix the seasonings in until well combined.
Fold the shredded chicken into the mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout.
In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers, the remaining garlic and onion powder, and the melted butter.
Add the creamy chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Use a silicone spatula to smooth the filling out evenly. Scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

I usually purchase and use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe. If you prefer to cook your chicken yourself, you might want to check out my easy recipes for Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breast or Roasted Whole Chicken.

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture. To speed up the process, cut the block into smaller pieces and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or stick it in the microwave for 15 seconds.

You can use salted butter in this recipe, but remember, the crackers are already pretty salty.

Spread the creamy chicken mixture in the dish as evenly as possible to ensure an even bake. Then, distribute the cracker topping in an even layer for consistent crispness.

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