Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and indulgent baked dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Packed with tender chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust, it’s comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cooked chicken.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle paprika over the top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American