Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish that is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s a perfect way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Casserole Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded chicken and bacon if using. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Great for using up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
