Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole recipe is a rich, creamy, family-friendly comfort food dish made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, and freezer-friendly for meal prep. A top-rated chicken casserole that’s indulgent, satisfying, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
3. Fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese, stirring to combine evenly.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
5. In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until fully coated.
6. Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and extra flavor.
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature to make mixing easier.
Top with chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg