Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
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Posted: 08/31/25
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If you’re craving a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner, this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the perfect choice! Tender chicken is combined with a creamy, cheesy sauce and finished with a crunchy cracker topping. It’s easy to make and great for family meals or sharing with friends!
Oh man, this easy chicken casserole with Ritz crackers is so creamy and so satisfying! Nothing says comfort food quite like a creamy casserole dish. The buttery Ritz cracker topping really amps up the delicious flavor of this Million Dollar Chicken recipe.
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is so good with your favorite potato dish on the side, nice fluffy rice or maybe a loaf of Garlic Bread. It is an easy dish to choose sides for, that’s for certain.
Cozy up to a big plate of this ultimate chicken casserole and you are sure to be satisfied. Everyone will be quick to gobble it up and ask for seconds. My kids especially love the crunchy, buttery topping and I don’t blame them!
why you’ll love this recipe
- There are only 8 ingredients to make this deliciously creamy casserole.
- Make this a day ahead of time to save time during a busy weeknight. Just garnish with buttery cracker crumbs ahead of baking.
- This is an easy recipe for the kids to help with. My kids tend to be more eager to try new dishes when they’ve helped to do the cooking.
Ingredients for Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
- Chicken breast – We’ve got a super easy Shredded Chicken recipe for you.
- Cream cheese – Room temperature cream cheese will mix in much easier.
- Cottage cheese – Perfectly creamy texture and adds protein.
- Sour cream – Go full fat for ultimate creaminess.
- Cream of chicken soup – Use your favorite canned soup brand.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper.
- Ritz crackers – You will be using two full sleeves of crackers.
- Butter – We melt unsalted butter to mix with the salty Ritz cracker crumbs.
can i add veggies right into the casserole?
If you want to go one step further and add veggies into the casserole, you can! Mixing frozen vegetables like peas and broccoli into the chicken mixture is a good way to make sure everyone is getting their greens!
As for fresh veggies, something that isn’t too hard is a great option – like spinach or mushrooms.
How to make million dollar chicken casserole
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, soup and seasonings. Mix well.
Add shredded, cooked chicken to the cream cheese mixture, stir until everything is combined.
Pour the cheese and chicken mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, crush Ritz crackers into small pieces. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and toss to coat the crackers.
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the Ritz crackers mixture
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and crackers are golden brown.
pro tips
- You can easily use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from your grocery store in this recipe.
- Make a double batch and freeze one in a baking dish with an airtight lid.
- Bake this in a disposable aluminum foil pan for easy clean up.
- Shredding chicken breasts is so easy with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer!
What to serve with Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Adding a veggie dish as a side to this casserole is so easy and we’ve got loads that your kids will love! A simple, colorful salad is always a great option, too.
I highly recommend these simple Air Fryer Potatoes since you’ll be short on oven space or even some Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes to switch it up a bit.
The ultimate way to end the meal is with these super tasty Dessert Nachos. The kids will have so much fun helping to load the toppings on!
how to store leftovers
Fridge: Store leftover chicken and Ritz cracker casserole in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can freeze this casserole in an airtight freezer safe container. I recommend adding a piece of plastic wrap to the top of the casserole before putting the lid on and freezing it.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before heating.
how to reheat leftovers
Reheat leftover casserole in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until hot throughout. If you are doing a small portion and don’t want to heat up the oven, reheat these leftovers on the stove top or in the microwave.
This is the creamiest casserole going and I know your family is going to love it! Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is so easy to throw together on a busy weeknight, after a short prep time you might even be able to sit down for a second amidst the chaos!
More simple Chicken Casserole recipes
- No Peek Chicken and Rice is a great one dish meal that you can set and forget until it’s time to eat!
- Pasta shells loaded with chicken and creamy sauce make our Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells a hit at the dinner table.
- Make tonight’s regular weeknight dinner an exciting one with a Pizza Casserole.
- You’ve got to make this filling King Ranch Casserole for your next potluck! Creamy chicken and peppers baked with tortillas, mmm!
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Million Dollar chicken Casserole Recipe
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole has it all—juicy chicken, a rich and creamy sauce, and a golden, buttery topping.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken cooked and shredded roughly 2.5 pounds of boneless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken to the cream cheese mixture and stir until everything is combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch prepared casserole dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, add the Ritz crackers and crush into small pieces. Pour in the melted butter and toss to coat the crackers.
- Top the casserole with the Ritz crackers mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and crackers are golden brown.
Tips
Fridge: Store leftover chicken and Ritz cracker casserole in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can freeze this casserole in an airtight freezer safe container. I recommend adding a piece of plastic wrap to the top of the casserole before putting the lid on and freezing it.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before heating.
Reheat leftover casserole in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until hot throughout. If you are doing a small portion and don’t want to heat up the oven, reheat these leftovers on the stove top or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 582kcal (29%), Carbohydrates: 10g (3%), Protein: 42g (84%), Fat: 41g (63%), Saturated Fat: 21g (131%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 200mg (67%), Sodium: 832mg (36%), Potassium: 748mg (21%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 1308IU (26%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 140mg (14%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
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