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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, savory baked dish featuring shredded rotisserie chicken combined with a rich mixture of cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and seasoned cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust for a crispy finish. This comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners and potlucks, delivering a deliciously cheesy and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Dairy and Cheese

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning (e.g., Zatarain’s)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Main Ingredients

  • 5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 sleeve (about 32) Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, blackened seasoning, onion powder, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
  3. Add Chicken: Stir the shredded rotisserie chicken into the creamy mixture until evenly combined. Pour this chicken mixture into the prepared 9×9 casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
  4. Prepare Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crackers are well coated with butter.
  5. Assemble Casserole: Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the surface of the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
  6. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the edges of the casserole are bubbly.

Notes

  • For a spicier twist, increase the amount of blackened seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • You can substitute shredded cooked chicken if rotisserie is unavailable.
  • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to set.
  • For an even richer flavor, sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture before baking.
  • To keep the cracker topping extra crunchy, serve the casserole immediately after baking.

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