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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A plate of Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with a crispy breadcrumb topping, garnished with green onions, ready to be served.
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It’s not just another casserole; in fact, it’s creamy, cheesy perfection that delivers comfort in every single bite. Honestly, let’s admit it—casseroles are the backbone of weeknight dinners in so many American homes.

Ingredients

  • Cooked Shredded Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here. It’s juicy, flavorful, and saves you so much time. (No one’s got time to cook chicken from scratch on a Tuesday night!)
  • Cream Cheese: This is the key to that creamy, indulgent texture. Make sure it’s softened for easy mixing.
  • Sour Cream: Adds a little tang and keeps the casserole from feeling too heavy.
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Because what’s a casserole without cheese?
  • Canned Cream of Chicken Soup: This pantry staple ties everything together with its savory goodness.
  • Ritz Crackers: The buttery, crumbly texture of Ritz is the MVP of casserole toppings.
  • Butter: For that golden, crispy topping.
  • Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. These simple spices go a long way.

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven

Start by setting your oven to 350°F. This gives you time to prep everything while the oven gets nice and hot.

2. Mix the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded chicken, and seasonings. Next, mix it all up until smooth and well combined. Don’t skimp on mixing—after all, you want every bite to have that creamy, seasoned goodness. Additionally, if needed, you can adjust the seasonings for a more personalized flavor.

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mixing ingredient

 

3. Assemble the Casserole

Before the very first bake, spread the mixture of chicken into a greased 9×13-inches baking dish. This looks amazing already, right? Make sure even distribution guarantees each flavorful bite. Or, you may pat it down lightly to set everything into place prior to baking.

Assemble the Casserole
Top It Off

 

4. Add the Cheese

Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. This is what gives you that gooey, melty layer when it bakes.

5. Top It Off

First, crush up your Ritz crackers (this is oddly satisfying—let the kids help!). Then, mix them with melted butter. After that, sprinkle this buttery crumb mixture generously over the top of the cheese. Trust me, this topping is everything.

6. Bake It

Place the casserole into the oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes. It’s done when you can see the gravy bubbling from the edges and the topping is golden brown.

7. Serve and Enjoy creamy chicken casserole

Let it cool for a few minutes (if you can wait that long!), and then serve it up. For an extra touch, you can add a side salad, garlic bread, or, if you prefer, just enjoy it as-is. Regardless of how you serve it, it’s a guaranteed hit and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

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Notes

  1. Rotisserie Chicken is Your Friend: Save time by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It’s tender, flavorful, and makes this recipe so much faster.
  2. Soften Your Cream Cheese: Cold cream cheese won’t mix as well, so let it sit out for about 30 minutes before you start.
  3. Crush the Crackers Right: For the perfect topping texture, don’t pulverize the crackers into dust—aim for small, bite-sized crumbs.
  4. Double It for Later: This casserole freezes beautifully. Make an extra dish, wrap it tightly, and freeze it for a busy night.

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