Ah yes 🍗💰 — Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is rich, creamy, cheesy, and indulgent — the kind of comfort food that lives up to its name. Here’s a classic recipe:
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Chicken & Base
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or use all chicken soup for simpler flavor)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (Ritz or similar)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Mix Casserole
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Assemble
- Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4. Prepare Topping
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Sprinkle reserved cheddar cheese on top.
5. Bake
- Bake 25–30 min until bubbly and golden on top.
6. Serve
- Let cool 5 min before serving. Perfect with a simple side salad or steamed veggies.
Pro Tips
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate; bake the next day.
- Cheese twist: Mix in pepper jack or mozzarella for extra flavor.
- Crispier topping: Broil 2–3 min at the end for golden crunch.
- Add veggies: Frozen peas, corn, or broccoli can be stirred into the casserole for extra nutrition.
I can also give a slow-cooker Million Dollar Chicken Casserole or a spicy version with cream cheese and jalapeños if you want a fun twist.
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