Description

This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion! Shredded chicken is combined with a rich and flavorful sauce, topped with buttery crackers, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple yet satisfying casserole that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Make Sauce: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
Combine with Chicken: Fold in shredded chicken and parsley.
Make Cracker Topping: In another bowl, combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
Assemble and Bake: Spoon chicken mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with the cracker mixture. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with scallions, if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Freezing and Reheating: This casserole freezes well for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
Flavor Variations: Use different flavored rotisserie chicken (mojo, lemon pepper, garlic) for variety.
Crackers: Substitute with any crisp, buttery cracker.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg