Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A creamy, cheesy chicken casserole topped with buttery crackers that tastes like a million bucks. This easy-to-make comfort dish combines tender shredded chicken with cream cheese and savory seasonings for an irresistible family dinner.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $17

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Large mixing bowl
Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer)
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board and knife for shredding chicken (if not using rotisserie)

Ingredients

Chicken Layer

4 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Topping

1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (about 30 crackers)
4 tablespoons butter melted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream and cream of chicken soup.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over cheese layer.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days
Can be frozen for up to 3 months (add cracker topping before baking)
Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe

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