Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, this easy weeknight dinner is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in shredded chicken.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon bits or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
