Buttery Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
A comforting casserole that combines shredded chicken with creamy soup and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Crown it with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It reheats beautifully in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg