Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Name: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 slv Ritz crackers, crushed; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

A rich and creamy chicken casserole featuring shredded chicken, a cheesy sauce, and a buttery cracker topping, perfect for a comforting family meal.

45 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerOvenStandardHigh ProteinPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
1 slv Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried parsley. Mix until well combined.
3

Spread the 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4

In a separate small bowl, combine 1 slv crushed Ritz crackers and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until the crackers are evenly coated.
5

Sprinkle the 1 slv crushed Ritz crackers topping over the 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast mixture in the baking dish.
6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.
7

Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 slv Ritz crackers, crushed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Million Dollar Chicken Casserole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Million Dollar Chicken Casserole?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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