Description
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a quick dinner idea that’s perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinner parties, or whenever you need a delicious crowd-pleaser. It’s made with tender shredded chicken, rich cream cheese and sour cream, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers for the perfect crunch. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, hearty food ideas, or family-style dinner ideas, this dish is bound to become a favorite in your rotation.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle the cracker topping over the casserole.
6. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until the casserole is hot and the topping is golden.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing.
You can add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas to make it a one-pan meal.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cream soup and cracker alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken casserole, quick comfort food, baked chicken dish, creamy chicken bake