Description

This Ultimate Comfort Food: Chicken Casserole, also known as Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful baked dish that combines tender cooked chicken with cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and savory seasonings, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (10.5 ounce) can unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried onion powder

Topping

1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
5 tablespoons butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and cream of chicken soup until you achieve a smooth, well-mixed consistency.
Spread the Mixture: Evenly spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to form an even layer.
Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter, ensuring the crackers are completely coated with the butter. Then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken base in the baking dish.
Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout, and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then serve warm. This dish is perfect as a main course for family dinners or potlucks.

Notes

Using cooked chicken: Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
For a crispier topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
Substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake when ready to serve.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.