If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that anything with “million dollar” in the title is bound to be deliciously creamy. And that holds true for Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. This dish not only features cream cheese but also a medley of other delightful ingredients that come together to create a rich and comforting bake. And let’s not forget about the irresistible crunch of the Ritz cracker topping!

To achieve the luxuriously creamy texture, we have a winning combination of sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, and cream cheese. Simply mix them together along with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Then, fold in a few cups of shredded chicken. (Do you happen to have some leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge? This is the perfect recipe to put it to use!)

But what truly sets this casserole apart is the buttery and crispy topping. Crushed Ritz crackers are mixed with melted butter, ensuring they turn a perfect golden brown with a delightful buttery flavor. It’s the ideal finishing touch to this decadently creamy dish.

Now, you might be thinking that the ingredients in this casserole aren’t worth a million bucks. And you’re absolutely right – they’re simple and affordable. But when you take a bite and experience the velvety creamy sauce paired with the crunch of the topping, it feels like a culinary masterpiece worth its weight in gold.

Recipe

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and cream of chicken soup. Stir to combine.
3. Mix in the chopped chicken and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown.

Indulge in this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole and savor each creamy bite. It’s a dish that will make you feel like you’ve struck gold in the kitchen!