Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken with creamy cheeses and a crunchy Ritz topping, making it a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked chicken until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and spread over casserole.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add slivered almonds or chopped pecans for extra crunch.
- Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- Substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 115