Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish featuring tender shredded chicken blended with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, topped with a buttery cracker crust. It’s a simple and delicious family favorite perfect for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add Chicken: Gently fold in the cooked shredded chicken until all pieces are evenly coated with the creamy cheese mixture.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a casserole dish lightly with butter or cooking spray, then spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly inside.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are thoroughly coated.
- Top Casserole: Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken casserole, creating a crispy golden crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to let it set and to avoid burns.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option that works perfectly in this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits to the chicken mixture before baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
