Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
A creamy, cheesy chicken casserole topped with buttery Ritz crackers, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Stir until the crackers are coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.’, ‘Room-temperature cream cheese mixes more smoothly.’, ‘Customize the cheese blend with mozzarella, Parmesan, or Gruyère.’, ‘Assemble the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate; add the topping before baking.’, ‘Cover the dish with foil if the topping browns too quickly.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family favorite, potluck recipe