Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
A creamy, buttery casserole topped with a golden crust, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftover rotisserie chicken works well.
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup Campbell’s is recommended for consistency.
- 1 cup sour cream Full-fat for best texture.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar is preferred.
- 1/2 cup milk Use room temperature for smooth mixing.
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz) Ensure they are finely crushed for even topping.
- 1/2 cup melted butter Must be cooled slightly before mixing with crackers.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions until evenly distributed.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Topping and Baking
- In a separate bowl, mix crushed buttery crackers with melted butter until well coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is great for make-ahead meals. Assemble it but hold topping separately in the fridge. Bake when ready to serve.