Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
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This casserole has been a beloved favorite in my kitchen for years. It’s the kind of dish that brings people together — rich, satisfying, and always a hit at family dinners or potlucks. With tender chicken, three luscious cheeses, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, it’s pure comfort food magic.
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And the best part? It takes just 15 minutes to prep before heading into the oven.
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💬 Why Everyone Asks for the Recipe
There’s something special about the way cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream melt into a velvety, indulgent sauce. It’s not your average chicken casserole — it’s creamy, cozy, and just a little bit luxurious.
🕓 Weeknight Hero
This is my go-to recipe when life’s busy but I still want something homemade and delicious. Using rotisserie chicken makes prep even faster, and the casserole reheats beautifully — perfect for make-ahead meals or leftovers that taste just as good the next day.
👩🍳 How to Make It
Start with cooked chicken — rotisserie, leftover, or freshly made. Mix up the creamy filling in one bowl, layer it into a baking dish, and top with buttery crushed crackers. Bake until golden and bubbly.
📋 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cooked chicken, chopped | 4 cups |
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz |
| Cottage cheese | 1 cup |
| Sour cream | ½ cup |
| Cream of chicken soup | 1 can |
| Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Onion powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Ritz crackers, crushed | 1 sleeve |
| Butter, melted | 4 tablespoons |
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in chopped chicken until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden brown.
🧊 Make-Ahead & Freezer Tips
- Make-Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes, add topping, and bake.
- Freezer-Friendly: Prepare without topping, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, add topping, and bake until heated through.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve over fluffy rice or egg noodles to soak up every bit of that creamy sauce. Add a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
