Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy and cheesy comfort dish made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It's a hearty, easy-to-make casserole perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese (optional, adds creaminess)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or any buttery crackers)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese (if using), mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- Cottage cheese is optional but enhances the creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg