Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, savory dish made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. This rich and satisfying casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, with simple ingredients like cream of chicken soup and mozzarella cheese bringing it together. A comfort food classic in the making!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken with herbs
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups shredded white meat chicken (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups Ritz cracker crumbs (from 1 sleeve)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix Ritz cracker crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts for convenience.
- You can substitute the mozzarella with cheddar or any preferred cheese.
- Add cooked vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg