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Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with Ritz Cracker Topping – Easy Family Dinner Recipe

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

A cozy, creamy casserole loaded with tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 68 generous portions 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken until it’s fully coated in the creamy mixture.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle this buttery topping evenly over the casserole.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Swap in turkey or canned chicken, add veggies like spinach or peas, or spice it up with cayenne. This dish also freezes well!

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: chicken, casserole, creamy, weeknight dinner, comfort food