Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. A comforting, family-favorite dinner that feels special every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives (optional)
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Spread evenly in prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and Parmesan (if using). Scatter evenly over casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, use low-fat cream of chicken soup, and fold in steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, million dollar chicken, creamy casserole, Ritz cracker topping, family dinner