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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Million dollar chicken casserole is an easy chicken casserole with a golden-crusted Ritz cracker topping over a rich cream cheese and sour cream chicken filling. Bake until bubbly and deeply golden for a decadent, comforting chicken bake that slices beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken filling
  • 4 cup cooked chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.1 salt to taste
  • 0.1 pepper to taste
Ritz topping
  • 1.5 sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning until smooth and combined.
  3. Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
Add topping and bake
  1. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until evenly combined, then spread over the chicken layer.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and the cracker crust is deeply golden, with visible bubbling around the edges.
  3. Garnish with fresh chives before serving, letting the casserole rest briefly so the center settles.

Notes

Pro tip: soften the cream cheese fully so the filling turns glossy and smooth with no lumps. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days; reheat in the oven at 325°F until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the cracker topping can lose crunch. For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a similar tang with less richness.