Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
This creamy, cheesy casserole featuring cooked chicken and a buttery cracker topping is a quick and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
- 1 cup sour cream Consider using low-fat options for a healthier version.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Other cheese varieties like Monterey Jack can be used.
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz) Crush the crackers small for even baking.
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers and melted butter. Mix until the crackers are well coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this casserole hot, accompanied by a simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or plain rice. For extra crunch, add more crackers on top for the last 5 minutes of baking. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.