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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole: Easy Creamy Comfort Food Dinner

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a rich and creamy comfort food recipe made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a buttery cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, holidays, and make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Place shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup.
  5. Mix until well combined.
  6. Stir in cheddar cheese and seasonings.
  7. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  8. Combine crushed crackers with melted butter.
  9. Sprinkle topping evenly over casserole.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  11. Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken saves preparation time.
  • Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts best.
  • Do not overbake to maintain creaminess.
  • Add bacon for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Ricotta can replace cottage cheese.
  • Add vegetables such as broccoli or spinach if desired.
  • Allow casserole to rest before serving.

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