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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken bake topped with buttery crushed crackers. It bakes uncovered until the topping is golden and the center reaches 165°F.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1 cooking spray nonstick, for greasing
  • 3 cup chicken cooked, shredded; about 1.5 pounds
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the topping
  • 1 buttery round crackers sleeve, crushed; such as Ritz
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Prepare the casserole
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Mix in the cottage cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until combined.
  5. Fold in the chicken.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Add the topping and bake
  1. Stir the crushed crackers and melted butter together.
  2. Scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
  3. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the center reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  4. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a smooth casserole base, soften the cream cheese before beating it. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freezing is possible, though the creamy texture may change. For a gluten-free variation, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and crackers.