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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with buttery, crunchy crushed Ritz crackers. It’s a rich, crowd-pleasing casserole perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried onion powder

Topping

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 5 Tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the casserole is assembled.
  2. Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and dried onion powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  3. Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to form a smooth layer.
  4. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly clumped.
  5. Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish, creating a crunchy crust.
  6. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges and the cracker topping is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set slightly for easier portioning.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked turkey for chicken if desired.
  • For a lower-fat version, use low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream.
  • If avoiding gluten, substitute gluten-free crackers for Ritz crackers.
  • This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.

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