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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

An ultra-creamy baked chicken casserole with rich cheeses and a buttery cracker topping that tastes indulgent yet comes together easily.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese small curd
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup buttery crackers crushed
  • 0.25 cup butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
  5. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
  7. Combine crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving for best texture.