Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
• 25 Ritz crackers, crushed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Beat in soup, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir in chicken and cottage cheese. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine crackers and butter; sprinkle over casserole.
2. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole Tips

How do you soften cream cheese for million-dollar chicken casserole?

The best way to soften cream cheese is to let it stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. In this case, add the cream cheese (without the wrapper!) and sour cream to your large bowl and let stand 10-15 minutes before you get started on the recipe. If you're in a rush, pop the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 5-10 seconds.

Can you use store-bought rotisserie chicken to make million-dollar chicken casserole?

Store-bought rotisserie chicken is a convenient way to get a jump start on most chicken casserole recipes, including this one. One large rotisserie chicken will yield 4-5 cups of cubed or shredded chicken. There are a few easy ways to shred chicken, but I typically like to shred it with two forks.

What can you serve with million-dollar chicken casserole?

When I've got a casserole in the oven, I like to make a quick and easy stovetop side dish to serve with it. This casserole is hearty and rich, so I'd lean toward a green veggie like green beans or Brussels sprouts.

How should you store leftovers of million-dollar chicken casserole?

Store leftover million-dollar chicken casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. With all the dairy ingredients included in this dish, it wouldn't be a good option for freezing.

—Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 363 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/million-dollar-chicken-casserole/

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