Description
Get ready to dig into pure comfort with this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole — a creamy, savory, and ultra-satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or weekly meal prep. It brings together tender shredded chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, then finishes with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This easy dinner recipe is a go-to for busy nights when you want something hearty without fuss. Great for fans of quick weeknight dinners, family-friendly casseroles, and comfort food classics.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Fold in the shredded chicken and mix well until evenly coated.
5. Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until well coated.
7. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
9. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving option for this casserole.
Want to add a veggie boost? Stir in frozen peas or chopped spinach before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy casserole, chicken casserole, easy dinner, comfort food