Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Million Dollar Chicken Casserole! This rich and creamy dish, featuring tender chicken, savory cheeses, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- ½ cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cottage cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 25–30 Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Cook and shred or cube chicken if using fresh.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- Soften cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Make Topping:
- Crush Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag and mix with melted butter in a bowl.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cottage cheese, chicken, and bacon.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread chicken mixture in an 8×8-inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Evenly spread the cracker topping over the casserole.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until heated through and topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Cool for 5–8 minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For extra convenience, use rotisserie chicken.
- Customize by adding veggies like broccoli or peas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American