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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

This creamy, cheesy chicken casserole truly lives up to its name – it tastes like a million bucks! I’ve been making this dish for years, and it never fails to impress.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until well combined. The softer your cream cheese, the easier this will be.
  • Stir in the cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fold in the chopped chicken until evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
  • Transfer to your prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly, with the top turning golden brown.
  • Make-Ahead Tips
  • This casserole is perfect for making ahead! You can assemble it up to 24 hours in advance – just cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then add the cracker topping and bake as directed.
  • For freezing, prepare everything except the cracker topping. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, add the topping, and bake until heated through.
  • What to Serve With It
  • We love this casserole served over fluffy rice or egg noodles to soak up all that creamy sauce. Add a fresh green salad or some roasted vegetables on the side for a complete meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding sautéed mushrooms or a handful of frozen peas
Make sure your cream cheese is very soft before mixing – leave it out for an hour or microwave in 15-second bursts
Want it gluten-free? Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and substitute crushed pork rinds for the Ritz crackers
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days