• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
I'm Hungry For That
  • Home
  • Keto Recipes
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Dinner Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Keto Recipes
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Dinner Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
    • Instagram
  • ×

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

    by Brendan Cunningham 17 Comments

    Jump to Recipe

    This million dollar chicken casserole is smothered in a cheesy cream sauce kicked up with sour cream and spices. Then it's covered in crushed up Ritz crackers and baked until it's hot, bubbly, and insanely delicious. 

    A spoon submerged in $1 million casserole that is in a white casserole dish.
    Table of Contents
    • The Best Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
        • Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
        • Step 2. Making the casserole
        • Step 3. Baking the Casserole
      • How to Store Chicken Casserole
        • How to Reheat Chicken Casserole
      • FAQs About This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
        • What can I add to chicken casserole to make it taste better?
        • Can I cook raw chicken in a casserole?
        • What do you eat with chicken casserole?
      • Wrapping It Up

     

    The Best Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole packs a whole lot of flavor into one easy dish.

    It's a lifesaver to make for dinner on busy weeknights but impressive enough to serve to company.

    Not to mention, this chicken casserole takes very little prep, but it's still filling, delicious, and luxurious. 

    And it makes enough for a few meals so you can have leftovers!

    Also, it's perfect for the days you don't feel like cooking—you can throw it in the oven, go do your thing, and when you come back, dinner's ready to eat!

    Plus, not only is this million dollar chicken casserole super quick and easy to prepare, but picky eaters love it.

    I mean, come on - it has cheese and crackers in it, what's not to love?!

    By the way, if you have kids or are just looking for chicken dinner ideas that everyone in your family can agree on, this cheesy chicken casserole is sure to be a hit.

    Finally, this recipe allows you to take what you have on hand and make something new, delicious, and totally different every time. So, if you want to venture out of the base recipe, you can add bacon or some veggies or swap out the Ritz crackers for Tortilla chips, or even Doritos!

    Speaking of Doritos, if you want to give a casserole recipe a try that has taco vibes, give this Doritos casserole a go next.

    Cheesy chicken pieces with crushed up Ritz crackers on it in a white bowl that has a fork in it. Behind it is part of a casserole dish filled with million dollar casserole.

    Ingredients

    So, you probably have most of the ingredients hiding in your pantry to make this million dollar chicken casserole.

    But, if not, you can easily pick them up on your way home from work!

    Anyway, here's everything you'll need:

    • 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
    • 4- oz cream cheese, room temperature
    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp dried onion powder
    • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
    • 5 Tbsp butter, melted

    Well, some pretty basic ingredients for a chicken bake that has a whole lot of flavor. 

    Oh, and if you do end up going to the store, grab some extra chicken to make this stuffed chicken breast or huli huli chicken next!

    They're both two more great chicken dinner ideas.

    A bowl of sour cream, a bowl of butter, a bowl of cottage cheese, a bowl of chicken pieces, a bowl of crushed Ritz crackers, and a bowl of cream cheese all on a white counter.

    How to Make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

    This one-dish wonder takes less than one hour from prep to table.

    And the process of how to make million dollar chicken is quite simple. 

    So without further ado, here's how to make it!

    Million dollar chicken casserole filling in a white ball that is on a white counter.

    Step 1: Preparing the ingredients

    Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C).

    Then, lightly spray a 9x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray, or brush it with a thin coat of oil if you don't have spray.

    Now, pull out the cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and the rest of your ingredients.

    Place the cream cheese on the counter so it can soften while you melt some butter and chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks.

    A hand holding a white casserole dish that is filled with million dollar casserole. Next to it is a bowl filled with crushed up Ritz crackers.

    Step 2. Making the casserole

    Once everything is ready, you can start assembling!

    First, put the softened cream cheese in a bowl and mix in the sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then, add the chicken, and stir everything together until it's all combined. 

    After that, pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter in a bowl, and pour it on top.

    Crushed up Ritz crackers on top of a cheesy chicken casserole is in a white casserole dish on a white counter.

    Step 3. Baking the Casserole

    Now that the million dollar chicken casserole is ready to cook, put it in the oven and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes - or until bubbly on the edges, and beautifully golden on top.

    Then, once it's cooked, serve and enjoy!

    Million dollar casserole in a white casserole dish with part of the casserole missing from the front. That part of the casserole is in a white bowl with a fork in Athens on a white plate on a white counter in front of the casserole dish.

    How to Store Chicken Casserole

    As I mentioned earlier, this million dollar chicken casserole is a great dish to make if you want to enjoy leftovers throughout the week. And it tastes even better the next day!

    To store, let the casserole cool completely and then transfer it to an airtight container, or you can put a lid on the baking dish if it has one. Then, you can keep it in the refrigerator for around 4 days.

    You can also freeze it right after assembling for a make-ahead meal that's ready whenever you are! Then, when you're ready to eat it, just thaw it completely in the fridge and follow the baking instructions listed above.

    And you can freeze the cooked leftovers if you want to keep it for longer. 

    How to Reheat Chicken Casserole

    The best way to reheat million dollar chicken casserole is to put it back in the oven at 350°F (180°C). 

    To reheat, transfer the amount of casserole that you want to eat in a casserole dish and place a sheet of foil loosely over the top. 

    Then, put in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until it has warmed all the way through. 

    Million dollar chicken bake in a white bowl with a fork in it on a white plate.

    FAQs About This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

    What can I add to chicken casserole to make it taste better?

    This million dollar chicken casserole already has some elements added to it that are not typically in a regular chicken casserole, so it tastes incredible. 

    But, if you want to elevate the flavor, you can add in:

    • Bacon bits
    • Any seasoning you want
    • A mix of different cheeses
    • Substitute the cream of chicken for cream of mushroom soup
    • Or, sprinkle chili flakes on top to add a little spice

    Can I cook raw chicken in a casserole?

    It's safe to use raw chicken as long as it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F after the baking time is up.

    But, if you want to save some cooking time, you can use precooked chicken or rotisserie chicken!

    What do you eat with chicken casserole?

    My favorite things to eat with chicken casserole are garlic bread, biscuits, and fried jalapenos. But honestly, anything you want will go great alongside it!

    Part of a white casserole dish that has Ritz crackers on top of $1 million casserole bake in it. Part of the front of the casserole is missing and there's a spoon in the empty space.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that's how to make chicken casserole that tastes like a million dollars! 

    Seriously, this million dollar chicken casserole recipe is so creamy, cheesy, flavorful, and just the ultimate comfort food that will leave you satisfied. And a bonus is it couldn't be easier to make!

    Anyway, I hope you and your family enjoy this million dollar chicken casserole recipe as much as we do!

    If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.

    By the way, check out our YouTube Channel for even more delicious recipes like this one.

    Print

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe

    Million dollar chicken casserole in a white casserole dish. A sixth of the casserole is taken out of the front of it and it is in a white bowl that is on a white plate behind the casserole.
    Print Recipe

    ★★★★★

    5 from 17 reviews

    This million dollar chicken casserole is smothered in a cheesy cream sauce kicked up with sour cream and spices. Then it's covered in crushed up Ritz crackers and baked until it's hot, bubbly, and insanely delicious. 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Casserole

    Ingredients

    Scale

    4½ cups chopped cooked chicken

    4- oz cream cheese, room temperature

    1 cup cottage cheese

    ½ cup sour cream

    1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup

    ¼ tsp garlic powder

    ¼ tsp dried onion powder

    1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

    5 Tbsp butter, melted

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    2. Combine chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup in a bowl. Mix to combine then spread into the prepared pan.
    3. Combine crushed crackers and butter in a bowl, then sprinkle over chicken mixture.
    4. Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 358
    • Fat: 24
    • Carbohydrates: 12
    • Protein: 23

    Keywords: million dollar chicken casserole, chicken bake, chicken dinner ideas, chicken casserole, chicken casserole recipes, cheesy chicken casserole, million dollar chicken bake, million dollar chicken casserole recipe, million dollar chicken bake recipe, how to make million dollar chicken casserole, chicken casserole with ritz crackers

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag us @ImHungryForThat — we can't wait to see what you've made!

    « Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha Copycat Recipe
    Chicken Bryan | Easy Chicken Dinner Recipe »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Maria

      March 28, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      Oh my word this chicken was goooooood.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Kev

      March 29, 2022 at 8:23 am

      The Ritz crackers on top is a wonderful touch!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Ray

      March 29, 2022 at 10:59 pm

      Made this twice those week already.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Annie

      March 30, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Should be called billion dollar chicken casserole. So good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Wanda

      March 31, 2022 at 8:48 am

      Yummy casserole! My kids said it was delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. June

      April 01, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      This was my favorite casserole I have ever made. My family thought so too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Ella

      April 03, 2022 at 9:35 am

      Love it.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Chris

      April 03, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      This chicken casserole was a hit with my whole family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Amy

      April 04, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      Delicious chicken casserole!! I want to try it with club crackers next time!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. LJ

      April 06, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      V good

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Keanna

      April 07, 2022 at 7:48 am

      This was super! My kids really liked it much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Tori

      April 08, 2022 at 8:31 am

      Never can get my son to eat anything like this and he really liked it! I liked it was well very delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Alicia T

      April 10, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      My family raved over this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Pamela

      April 11, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      The best. BEST. Casserole that I have made!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Steph

      April 12, 2022 at 11:37 am

      LOVED it

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Patty G.

      April 13, 2022 at 8:52 am

      I used the wheat Ritz crackers on top and the casserole was excellent.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Bre

      April 26, 2022 at 8:20 am

      I've made a few chicken casseroles and this is the best one ya'll

      ★★★★★

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    Hey there! We're Brendan & Joe, and we love to create recipes that make you say "I'm hungry for that!" We've both... Read More…

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    A tin filled with french fries. There is text above the french fries that reads "click here to join our weekly newsletter".

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About Us

    • About

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    YouTube

    • Subscribe

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

    Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Terms & Conditions