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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is ultra-creamy, rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. A family-favorite dish made with simple ingredients, tender shredded chicken, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping.
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Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese optional but recommended
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Topping:
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish lightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add shredded chicken and fold until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

• Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
• Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
• Add shredded cheddar cheese to the filling for a cheesier casserole.
• Mix in veggies such as broccoli, peas, or spinach.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• To freeze: assemble without baking, freeze up to 3 months, thaw overnight, then bake.
Approximate per serving: Carbs 10g – Protein 25g – Fat 28g.