Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
A rich and creamy baked chicken casserole made with rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and a buttery cracker topping. Comforting, flavorful, and ideal for an easy family dinner or make-ahead meal.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1½ tsp Creole seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder divided
- 5 cups cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 30 buttery round crackers such as Ritz, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp sliced scallions optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 11×7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Base
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of the garlic powder. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Incorporate the Chicken
- Add the shredded chicken and chopped parsley to the bowl. Gently fold until the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Prepare the Cracker Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter and remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder until evenly moistened.
Assemble the Casserole
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, then finish with the cracker mixture.
Bake
- Place the dish on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake uncovered for approximately 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Finish and Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the cream of chicken soup with a certified gluten-free version and replace the buttery crackers with gluten-free crackers or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Always verify seasoning blends and cheese labels for hidden gluten.