Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is an ultra-creamy, cheesy, and satisfying dish featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese for a rich flavor. Topped with a buttery cracker crust, this comforting casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe that tastes like a million bucks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and spread evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta if preferred.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg