Description
This Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich and satisfying dish featuring tender shredded chicken enveloped in a creamy cheese blend, topped with crispy Ritz crackers. Perfect for family dinners, it’s simple to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread in Baking Dish: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including herbs like thyme or parsley.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg