Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Discover how to make the ultimate Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with cream cheese, and cheese. A comforting dinner that tastes like a million bucks but costs way less
Ingredients
- 3 to 5 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 10½ oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers e.g., Ritz
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional topping: grated Monterey Jack sharp cheddar, or mozzarella
- Optional: crispy cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare chicken: Shred 3 to 5 cups of cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Chop vegetables: Dice 1 red bell pepper and 1 medium onion.
- Sauté vegetables: Cook the bell pepper and onion in a pan until soft and translucent.
- Make creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup. Whisk or stir until smooth.
- Mix filling: Add shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables into the creamy base. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9 or 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Add topping: In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top.
- Optional: Add grated cheese and crispy bacon bits on top.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.