Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a comforting and creamy dinner idea that lives up to its name. Packed with shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, sour cream, and topped with a golden, buttery crunch, it’s the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Ideal for family meals, potlucks, or meal prep, this dish is a go-to comfort classic. Whether you’re looking for quick weekday meals, food ideas to freeze, or just a crowd-pleasing, easy recipe—this creamy casserole delivers every time.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers or toasted bread cubes
4 tablespoons melted butter
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken and half the cheddar cheese.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
6. In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers (or bread cubes) with melted butter.
7. Spread the topping evenly over the casserole.
8. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken for added flavor and convenience.
Want extra texture? Mix in some cooked veggies like peas or mushrooms.
Don’t skip the buttery topping — it’s what makes it truly “million dollar”!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy casserole, weeknight meal