Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Ultra-creamy, cheesy shredded chicken baked under a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Minimal prep, big comfort, and guaranteed crowd-pleaser for busy nights, potlucks, or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, lightly crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth, then mix in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until evenly distributed.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken and fold until every piece is coated in the creamy mixture.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the lightly crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and paprika. Stir to coat the crumbs, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Optional: add diced jalapeños for heat, steamed broccoli for a veggie boost, or use turkey bacon instead of pork products for a meaty variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 980mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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