Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or potluck gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Incorporate Chicken: Gently fold in the cooked chicken until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly in it.
- Add Topping: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Casserole, Creamy Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner
