Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, a creamy and cheesy delight that effortlessly combines tender chicken, smooth cheeses, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests, this casserole stands out with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, it’s sure to become a go-to dish in your home. Whether you serve it family-style or in elegant ramekins, this comforting meal brings warmth and joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (canned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked chicken until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it.
- Top with grated Parmesan followed by a mixture of melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 434
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 98mg