This million-dollar chicken casserole doesn’t cost a fortune, but it does taste like a million bucks. A rich filling of chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese and cream of chicken soup comes together in mere minutes. A sprinkling of buttered crackers tops the filling to create a crunchy, golden crust.

Million-dollar chicken casserole is comfort food at its finest. It’s easy to make and fantastic for using up leftover chicken. Pair it with steamed broccoli and cooked noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients for Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

• Shredded cooked chicken: This recipe is great for leftover or rotisserie chicken. You can use white meat or dark meat.
• Cream cheese: Soft cream cheese is easier to mix than cold cream cheese. Let the cream cheese stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften it. If you’re in a rush, place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in the microwave on high for 5 to 10 seconds.
• Sour cream: This tangy ingredient is thick and creamy. Its light acidity balances the other rich ingredients.
• Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese adds a lovely texture and boosts the savory quality of our million-dollar chicken bake.
• Condensed cream of chicken soup: If you’re concerned about sodium, skip the store-bought can, and make a homemade condensed cream of chicken soup.
• Ritz crackers: These buttery crackers add a crunchy element to this savory casserole.

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