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    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

    May 8, 2023 by Sandra Flegg

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    This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe the perfect casserole recipe for busy weeknights. Cooked chicken in a creamy sauce is topped with buttery Ritz crackers that make this dinner the ultimate comfort food family favorite.

    Million dollar chicken casserole on a white plate with a fork. this recipe!

    This creamy, dreamy casserole is one of our family's favorite recipes. The buttery crackers on top give the perfect creamy-to-crunchy ratio and it's delicious served with so many different side dishes.

    You can cook up the chicken on the day that you make the casserole, or use leftover chicken from the day before.

    Close up image of chicken casserole on fork.

    Why you'll love this easy chicken casserole recipe

    • it's so quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. If you plan ahead and have the chicken cooked and shredded it's even quicker!
    • creamy, cheesy goodness in a casserole. It's the ultimate comfort food!
    • million dollar casserole is versatile and can be served with rice, noodle or potatoes. Try my twice-baked potatoes made in the air fryer for a delicious side dish recipe. Equally tasty and easy to make are my lemon-roasted Greek potatoes. They're one of my most popular recipes on the blog. Green beans, broccoli, carrots and peas are also great sides for this recipe.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Labelled ingredients for million dollar chicken casserole ith text overlay.
    • cooked chicken, shredded - you can use rotisserie chicken or poached chickend for this recipe. This recipe is also a great way to enjoy leftover chicken .
    • cream cheese - you will need softened cream cheese for this casserole. Take it out of the fridge about 45 minutes before you start the recipe.
    • ricotta cheese - we like to use full-fat ricotta cheese. You could also substitute cottage cheese.
    • sour cream - full fat sour cream for best flavor!
    • cream of chicken soup - we love Campbell's
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • mozzarella cheese - you could also use Montery Jack, cheddar cheese or any other mozzarella cheese subsitutes.
    • buttery crackers - we love Ritz crackers and feel that they're the best for this chicken dinner or you can substitute your favorite!
    • butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter. Either will work.

    Variations

    Add bacon - Crumble 5 strips of cooked crispy bacon on top of casserole before cooking.

    What is million dollar chicken casserole?

    Creamy chicken casserle on wooden spoon over casserole dish.

    Million dollar chicken is made with shredded chicken that is mixed into a creamy sauce that is made with cream cheese, dour cream, ricotta (or cottage) cheese, cream of chicken soup and pepper.

    The chicken mixture is spread in a casserole dish, then topped with a combination of melted butter and one sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers. It's a delicious familly dinner recipe that is easy to make.

    One bite of this chicken casserole and you'll know what it's called 'million dollar chicken'!!

    Can i freeze million dollar chicken casserole?

    Yes, you can freeze million dollar chicken casserole. Complete all of the steps in the recipes with the exception of the buttery cracker topping.

    Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months.

    To bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Prepare the buttery cracker topping and sprinkle on top and bake as directed. Remove foil for last 10 minutes of baking.

    Million dollar chicken casserole on a white plate.

    How to make million dollar casserole

    You can find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this page with an ingredients list and instructions. Below, you will find some simple visual photos with tips so that you know what to expect along the way while you're making this recipe.

    Cream cheese in mixing bowl with wooden spoon.

    I'm going to assume that you have your cooked chicken shredded and ready to be added to the recipe.

    Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and greasing a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with butter. Alternatively, you can spray the casserole dish with cooking spray.

    You will be using softened cream cheese. I like to place it in a large mixing bowl and give it a good stir for about 30 seconds to soften it even more. Giving the cream cheese a stir makes it easier to mix in with the next ingredients.

    Ricotta cheese, sour cram, chicken soup and herbs in mixing bowl with spoon, added to the cream cheese.

    Next, stir in the ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder and onion powder and mix until well combined. 

    Shredded chicken is added to creamy mixture in mixing bowl with spatula.

    Stir in the shredded chicken until coated with the creamy mixture.
    Spread mixture into prepared casserole dish.

    Shredded mozzarella cheese is sprinkled on top of the chicken mixture that has been spead in the bottom of 9x13-inch casserole dish.

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken mixture.

    Buttery Ritz craccers are crushed and sprinkled in butter on top of the chicken mixture in casserole dish.

    In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the Ritz crackers with the melted butter and stir just until combined.  
    Sprinkle the buttery crackers on top of the cheese.
    Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes until bubbly and cracker topping is golden brown.
    Top with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy!

    Baked million dollar chicken casserole fresh from the oven and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

    Top this million dollar chicken bake with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy! You could also tp this casserole with chopped green onions.

    Storage Instructions

    Store cooled casserole covered in plastic wrap, or transfer to airtight container and refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual servings in microwave on a plate for 30 second intervals until heated through.

    What are some good side dishes for a chicken casserole?

    Air fryer baked potatoes

    Crispy tater tots (air fryer)

    Green Bean Casserole

    Cheesy Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix

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    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 56 minute
    • Yield: 6 servings
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    This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe the perfect casserole recipe for busy weeknights. Cooked chicken in a creamy sauce is topped with buttery Ritz crackers that make this dinner the ultimate comfort food favorite. 


    Ingredients

    4 and ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

    4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature

    1 cup ricotta cheese

    ½ cup sour cream

    1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

    ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    ¾ teaspoon onion powder

    1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

    32 (1 sleeve) Ritz crackers, crushed

    ⅓ cup butter


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
    2. In a large bowl, place the softened cream cheese and stir for about 30 seconds to ensure that it's soft and will mix in well with the next ingredients.
    3. Stir in the ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder and onion powder until well combined. 
    4. Next, stir in the shredded chicken and stir until coated with the creamy mixture.
    5. Spread mixture into prepared casserole dish.
    6. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. 
    7. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the Ritz crackers with the melted butter and stir just until combined.  
    8. Sprinkle on top of cheese.
    9. Bake in 350°F for 40 minutes.  
    10. Top with fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy!

    Notes

    Storage Instructions:

    Store cooled casserole covered in plastic wrap, or transfer to airtight container and refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual servings in microwave on a plate for 30 second intervals until heated through.

    • Prep Time: 10 mintues
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dinner recipes
    • Method: Oven Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 helping
    • Calories: 399
    • Sugar: 3 g
    • Sodium: 547.8 mg
    • Fat: 29.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 16.4 g
    • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 19 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 15.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 79 mg

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    1. Tim

      May 11, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      Our teen boys absolutely love this million dollar chicken casserole so much they just kept coming back for more and requested we make it again the next day!! Excellent easy to make casserole.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicole

        May 15, 2023 at 4:45 pm

        I make mine with chicken breast, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, tortilla chips, onion and chili powder. It's very tasty. Yummy yummy!

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        • Sandra Flegg

          May 16, 2023 at 7:42 am

          sounds delicious!

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    2. Teri

      May 20, 2023 at 10:53 pm

      Love this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole.I had all the ingredients.
      Turned out wonderful. Very easy.

      ★★★★★

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      • Sandra Flegg

        May 23, 2023 at 12:57 pm

        So happy to hear that you enjoyed this chicken casserole!

        Reply

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