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A scoop of creamy chicken casserole being lifted from a white baking dish, showing the rich and tender chicken filling.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce made with three kinds of cheese and topped with a buttery, crisp cracker crust, it's an easy and decadent weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken a rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 cups Ritz crackers crushed (about 1 sleeve)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the shredded chicken into the cream cheese mixture until it's evenly coated.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps it set.

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest sauce, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
Tip 2: Rotisserie chicken is a huge time-saver for this recipe!
Tip 3: Do not skip letting the casserole rest; it makes serving much cleaner.