Easy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

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Easy staple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, sour cream, and simple spices, this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is perfect for making ahead and freezing or for serving fresh when you sit down for a family dinner together.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

Say hello to your new go-to dinner – Million Dollar Chicken Casserole! Not just comfort food in my opinion, but something that even those picky eaters will enjoy, just like my million dollar spaghetti squash version!

Not only that, but it’s easy to prep, uses just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have at home already, and you can make it ahead of time.

This is the best part! When I make this recipe, I usually make two or even three of them and freeze for later. You never know when a friend or neighbor might need a dinner.

Some of my other favorite chicken casserole recipes include this chicken pot pie bubble up. It’s just like a pot pie but easier with a biscuit topping. Or this chicken tetrazzini because it is full of spaghetti noodles. My family loves it!

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Ingredients Needed

• Chicken breast – Any cooked chicken works, I recommend rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
• Cream cheese – Sub full fat, reduced fat, or fat free. Can also use cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, or greek yogurt.
• Cottage cheese – If you aren’t able to find cottage cheese, replace with Ricotta.
• Sour cream – Full-fat sour cream is highly recommended in order to keep the flavor, or substitute with low-fat or fat free.
• Cream of chicken soup – Can substitute with cream of celery or onion. 
• Cheddar cheese – If need be, substitute cheddar cheese with American cheese, which has a similar but milder flavor.
• Garlic powder – If you don’t have it, substitute garlic powder with an equal amount of minced garlic.
• Onion powder – Replace with minced onion if you prefer.
• Melted butter – Unsalted is best.
• Ritz butter crackers – Substitute with your favorite cracker or breadcrumbs.

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How to Make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Chop or shred the chicken.
2. Mix the chicken, soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese in a big bowl until fully combined.

3. Spread the chicken mixture into the sprayed 9×9 casserole dish.
4. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, melt butter in intervals of 20 seconds until melted. Add the crushed cracker crumbs to the butter and mix to combine.

5. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs and butter over the top of the casserole.
6. Bake in the oven uncovered at 350F for 30- 40 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Remove and serve warm. Enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

How long does it last?

The Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is similar to others in that it is typically good in the fridge for around 4 days.

I recommend storing any leftovers in an airtight container. If you are storing the whole casserole for later, wrap the top with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

When reheating, I suggest adding more crackers on top to bring back the crunch.

Can I make this ahead of time?

One of the best things about this casserole is that it can be made at any time and frozen either baked or unbaked.

If you want to freeze it before baking: Make everything as it’s listed in the recipe card. Then wrap tightly and freeze. When ready to cook, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.

If you want to freeze af it’s been baked: Put everything together and bake, cool to room temperature, and freeze. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.

What to serve with Million Dollar Casserole

Since this casserole is a delicious comfort food, we recommend pairing it with other simple side dishes like spicy green beans, this veg-all casserole, oven-roasted broccoli, or even a Southern Pear Salad.

Tips for the Best Casserole

• I love a rotisserie chicken in this! It makes prep so easy. I also prep a large batch of chicken breasts and freeze in 1 pound portions.
• Substitute the cream of chicken soup to cream of mushroom soup, or onion, celery, or cheddar cheese soup!
• Don’t have Ritz crackers? Use saltine crackers, corn flakes, or even bread crumbs for the crumb topping.
• Sneak in some veggies! Add frozen peas, green beans, or corn.
• Garnish with green onions for a pop of color!
• Add a sprinkle of poppy seeds over the top for more flavor and texture.

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This easy to make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights, with its yummy flavors and simple ingredients. Prepare it ahead and freeze it or serve it fresh with a side of green beans or salad to make the whole family happy!

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