Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, flavorful baked dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken with a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and aromatic Cajun spices. Topped with a buttery cracker crumble and melted mozzarella, this comforting casserole is perfect for an easy family dinner or potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dressing and Sauce
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken
- 1 can corn (drained well)
- ½ cup sliced scallions (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
Topping
- 30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz, crushed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, dried parsley, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Add the chicken mixture: Fold in the shredded chicken, drained corn, and ½ cup sliced scallions (excluding 2 tablespoons reserved for garnish) into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Prepare the cracker topping: In another bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers, melted butter, and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder until combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into an 11×7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, then cover with the cracker mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of scallions over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer less spice.
- Crushing crackers evenly ensures a crispy, uniform topping.
- Using a foil-lined baking sheet catches any drips and makes cleanup easier.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a cheese blend if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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