millionaire chicken casserole

Lily Brooks

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly crunchy — this millionaire chicken casserole delivers restaurant-quality comfort food in just 50 minutes, perfect for family dinners or guests.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Casserole

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the creamy chicken base:

4 cups cooked chicken shredded
1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

For the crispy topping:

2 cups Ritz crackers crushed
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
Spread mixture into prepared dish and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
In a bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and poppy seeds until evenly coated.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over chicken layer, then top with cracker mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Loosely cover with foil if browning too quickly.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving to set and enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients and crush crackers to varied sizes for the best topping texture. Letting the casserole rest is key to perfect consistency.

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