Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole combines shredded chicken with a creamy mix of cheeses and soup, topped with a crispy cracker crust, for the ultimate comfort food experience. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or baked)
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz), crushed
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cooking Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter and Parmesan cheese. Spread this mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with dried parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the casserole through Step 3, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bake as directed when ready.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze the unbaked casserole. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Vegetable Add-Ins: Add cooked spinach, peas, or broccoli for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Comfort Foods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg