Million Dollar Chicken Casserole: Your New Family Favorite

The Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a heartwarming meal packed with cream cheese and a buttery Ritz topping, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

3 cups cooked chicken freshly cooked or rotisserie
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese extra for cheesiness if desired
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

For the Topping

1 cup Ritz crackers crushed

Optional Add-Ins

1 cup cooked bacon crispy bits
1 cup jalapeños spiced
1 cup vegetables sautéed

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
baking dish
Spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded chicken and blend until smooth.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
Grease a baking dish and transfer the creamy chicken mixture into it, smoothing the top.
Crumble the Ritz crackers and sprinkle them evenly on top of the creamy mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden brown topping.
Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. If starting cold, add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

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