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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Marigold Voss

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

A rich, creamy, and cheesy chicken casserole that tastes like a million bucks. This easy baked dish is loaded with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melty cheese for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup Sour cream full-fat for best taste
  • 1 cup Cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp Salt adjust as needed
  • ½ cup Crushed crackers Ritz-style or breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon or spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and mix well.
  4. Stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter.
  7. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Add cooked pasta or rice to make it more filling.
  • Swap crackers with panko for a crunchier topping.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.