Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with sour cream and cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery cracker crust. This comforting casserole is quick to prepare, perfect for family dinners or potlucks, and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Mix Chicken Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions into the chicken mixture for flavor and texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with melted butter until the crackers are fully coated.
- Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save preparation time.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of paprika or dried herbs like thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the casserole for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead, refrigerated, and baked when ready.
