Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and crowd-pleasing dish packed with shredded chicken, a rich blend of cheeses, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup—all topped with a golden, buttery cracker crust. It’s easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for feeding a hungry family or guests. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this casserole is sure to earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- Optional: chopped bacon or green onions for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
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Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese.
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Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
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Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
Add a splash of chicken broth if mixture feels too thick before baking.
For added flavor, stir in cooked chopped bacon or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 490