Description
Buttery Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich, creamy chicken casserole recipe made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping. This easy baked chicken casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, potlucks, and cozy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken and mix until the chicken is fully coated in the creamy mixture.
4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, stir together the crushed buttery crackers and melted butter until evenly coated.
6. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This casserole tastes even better when made with rotisserie chicken because it adds extra flavor and saves time.
For a cheesier casserole, stir in an extra 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or a little mozzarella.
To keep the topping crisp, store leftovers covered in the fridge and reheat in the oven instead of the microwave when possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg