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Want a dinner that tastes like a million bucks? This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is really easy to make and will be a hit at the dinner table!
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole really tastes like a million bucks! It is rich, creamy and your whole family will love it! This casserole gets its name because it really tastes like it cost a million bucks to make.
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How to make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole:
Start by mixing together all the wet ingredients and seasoning together. Mix in the chicken next. Spread the casserole mixture on the bottom of your casserole dish. Spread the bacon crumbles on top of the casserole mixture. Crumble the Ritz Crackers and mix them with melted butter to make the topping. Spread the cracker topping across the whole casserole. Bake and enoy!
Ingredient Notes:
- Cream of Chicken Soup – one can of the soup.
- Cottage Cheese – I used low-fat cottage cheese.
- Cream Cheese – softened to room temperature.
- Sour Cream
- Cajun Seasoning – use your favorite brand of Cajun Seasoning.
- Onion Powder
- Rotisserie Chicken – one of the key ingredients to this. The Rotisserie Chicken has great flavor and makes it easy.
- Bacon Bits – fresh Bacon is best, so use this my Perfect Bacon recipe.
- Ritz Crackers – crushed for the topping.
- Butter – melted.
Directions:
Step One – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 casserole pan.
Step Two – Mix together the chicken soup, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Once combined, stir in the chicken and set aside.
Recipe Tip
To save time use a rotisserie chicken or cook your chicken in the slow cooker using my all-purpose chicken recipe.
Step Three – Next, in a small bowl stir together the cracker crumbs and butter, until the crumbs are completely covered.
Step Four – Pour the chicken mixture into the casserole pan and spread evenly.
Step Five – Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top.
Step Five continued – Sprinkle over the cracker mixture on top.
Step Six – Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are slightly browned and the middle is warm and bubbly.
Can you make this recipe ahead of time?
This recipe can easily be made ahead of time and then refrigerated or frozen. Follow all the directions except adding the Ritz Cracker topping. Make it in a casserole dish that has a sealable lid so you can freeze it or keep it in the refrigerator.
If cooking from the refrigerator, bring to room temp before baking. If cooking from frozen, thaw the casserole overnight in the fridge then cover with foil and bake.
Should I use a Rotisserie Chicken in this recipe?
Yes, you definitely can use a rotisserie chicken. It honestly will cut down on your prep time by a lot. This will be a quicker way to have your cooked chicken and then shred it.
One thing to remember is to not get a flavored or seasoned rotisserie chicken. You want to just by a basic rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
What to serve with this casserole:
This casserole is great, but to make it a whole meal serve it with some of my favorite sides! Try these out!
Roasted Red Potatoes – Tossed in coated in a zesty Italian seasoning then baked. These Roasted Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish recipe for any meal.
Cheesy Corn – Creamy and delicious! This Cheesy Corn is my favorite side dish. It’s simple to make and so full of flavor, a real must-try. You can even spice it up a notch by adding jalapeños or more chiles!
Roasted Broccoli – This Roasted Broccoli is tossed in oil and lightly seasoned and then roasted in the oven. It’s the perfect side dish and goes with any dinner.
Try some of my other favorite Casserole Dishes:
Crack Chicken Casserole – This Crack Chicken Casserole is made with shredded hashbrown potatoes, bacon, and ranch seasoning. It’s a favorite with my family and a recipe you are sure to love.
Dorito Chicken Casserole – This Dorito Chicken Casserole was a huge hit with my family. A creamy chicken base topped with Dorito chips then baked.
Chicken and Rice Casserole – This simple Chicken and Rice Casserole only take a few ingredients and it bakes in 15 minutes or less. It’s creamy and cheesy and a recipe that you are going to love. This is a great recipe to make and serve a large group of people or the next potluck you got to!
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 10.5 Ounce Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese, (softened)
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 4-4 ½ Cups Rotisserie Chicken, (shredded in large chunks)
- ½ Cups Bacon Bits
- 1 ½ Cup Ritz Crackers, (crushed)
- ¼ Cup Butter, (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 casserole pan.
- Mix together the chicken soup, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Once combined, stir in the chicken and set aside.
- Next, in a small bowl stir together the cracker crumbs and butter, until the crumbs are completely covered.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the casserole pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top and then sprinkle over the cracker mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are slightly browned and the middle is warm and bubbly.
