Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Mix Creamy Base: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add chicken, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan; mix well.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread mixture in baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Enhance with rice, pasta, peas, or spinach for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
