Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy, and ultra-comforting dish made with simple pantry staples. Shredded chicken is coated in a velvety cream cheese sauce, mixed with cheddar, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers for the perfect crispy finish. It’s an easy, family-friendly casserole that lives up to its name—delicious, satisfying, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers or buttery crackers
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Notes
- Add cooked chopped broccoli for extra flavor and texture.
- For a flavor twist, stir in ranch seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use Greek yogurt to lighten up the sauce without losing creaminess.
- Make it gluten-free by using GF cream soup and cracker crumbs.
