Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Million dollar chicken casserole is a rich, creamy comfort-food dinner made with tender chicken, a decadent cream cheese sauce, and a buttery cracker topping. This cozy casserole gets its name from its ultra-indulgent flavor and crowd-pleasing appeal.
Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead meals, this recipe comes together easily with simple ingredients and bakes up bubbly and golden. Serve it with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time, Cook Time & Yield
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Make the creamy filling
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
3. Add chicken and cheese
Fold in cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly combined.
4. Assemble the casserole
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Add the topping
In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
7. Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Simply Made Tip
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly in this recipe and saves time. For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of paprika or a handful of cooked bacon crumbles to the filling.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 540
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 38g
- Sugar: 4g
Category & Subcategory
Category: Dinners
Subcategory: Casserole Recipes
Subcategory: Chicken Recipes
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