Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy comfort food made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, all topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that tastes indulgent but comes together fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix creamy base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken & cheese: Fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Prepare topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
- Top casserole: Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Let rest briefly, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and bake when ready.
- Extra veggies: Stir in cooked broccoli, peas, or mushrooms.
- Cheese swaps: Monterey Jack, Colby, or mozzarella work well.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free crackers and certified GF ingredients.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze unbaked casserole for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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