Amazing Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, cheesy chicken with a buttery cracker topping. It's easy to make with pre-cooked chicken and pantry staples, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
- Spatula
- Fork or potato masher (for crushing crackers)
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Mix well until the crackers are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or use hot diced green chilies. You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking; add a few extra minutes to the baking time. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk. For a less intense cracker flavor, use half the amount of Ritz crackers and mix them with plain breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.