Description
This creamy, cheesy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, rich cream of chicken soup, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until well coated.
- Evenly sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture over the chicken layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like peas or corn to the filling.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg