Million Dollar Chicken Casserole (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
1 cup cooked chicken, diced or shredded
02 -
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
03 -
1 cup cottage cheese
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup mayonnaise
06 -
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
→ Cheeses
07 -
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
09 -
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Seasonings
11 -
Salt to taste
12 -
Pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Garnish
15 -
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup. Mix well until smooth.
03 -
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture, adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
04 -
Gently fold in the diced or shredded chicken into the mixture until well combined.
05 -
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour in the chicken mixture, spreading it evenly.
06 -
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole.
07 -
In a small bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crackers are well coated.
08 -
Evenly distribute the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
09 -
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
10 -
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure clean slices and allow flavors to settle.
02 -
Taste and adjust seasoning in step 3 for a more personalized dish.