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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish combining tender cooked chicken with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers. It's an easy, make-ahead casserole that delivers rich flavor and a crunchy topping, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

  • 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried onion powder

Topping

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 5 Tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, room temperature cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and the can of unsalted cream of chicken soup. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
  3. Assemble Casserole: Spread the combined chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
  4. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish to create a golden, crunchy topping.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through and bubbly around the edges.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a comforting main dish.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick and easy preparation of cooked chicken.
  • Ensure cream cheese is very soft for better incorporation; microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if needed.
  • Casserole can be prepared through step 3, then refrigerated or frozen for later baking.
  • When baking after freezing, thaw completely before baking as directed.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free cream of chicken soup and crushed pork rinds for the Ritz crackers.
  • Using unsalted cream of chicken soup helps control sodium levels in the dish.
  • Optional sources for ingredients and homemade alternatives are available online for convenience and customization.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/million-dollar-chicken-casserole-recipe/