Description
Warm, creamy, and packed with comfort, this Buttery Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the kind of dish that turns weeknights into something special. It combines tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar into a rich filling, then tops it all with buttery, golden Ritz crackers. This easy dinner idea is perfect for busy families, meal prep, or cozy Sunday nights. Whether you’re after a quick comfort meal, a new favorite casserole recipe, or delicious food ideas, this one delivers.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
3. Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Fold in shredded chicken until fully combined.
5. Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
7. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
8. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until top is golden and filling is bubbly.
9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid clumping.
Make the topping fresh for best crunch—don’t add in advance if prepping early.
Letting it rest before serving helps it set and slice more cleanly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken casserole, comfort food, creamy chicken bake, meal prep casserole