Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
A creamy, indulgent, and comforting casserole packed with rich flavors and a crispy topping.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 3 cups shredded chicken rotisserie or cooked
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Topping
- 1 cup buttery crackers crushed (like Ritz)
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream of chicken soup.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed buttery crackers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole. Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and low-fat cottage cheese.