Million Dollar Chicken Casserole – Easy Recipes for Dinner
When I say this casserole is comfort in a dish, I mean it. The kind of comfort that makes you want seconds—maybe thirds—and makes you text your mom for no reason. This million dollar chicken casserole has the creamy richness we all secretly crave, and it comes together with zero fuss. No culinary gymnastics required. I threw it together on a Tuesday, and somehow it made that random Tuesday feel like a warm hug from the universe.
With a handful of pantry staples, you’ll get cheesy layers, tender chicken, and a buttery, crunchy topping that feels like a cheat code to good eating. There’s no need to dress it up. It’s the casserole equivalent of cozy socks and your favorite playlist.
Whether you’re feeding your family or just meal-prepping to survive the week, this dish earns its million-dollar name—without a million ingredients. It pairs perfectly with green beans or butter swim biscuits if you're feeling fancy. I promise it’s the kind of dinner you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm. Try not to eat it straight out of the pan—I dare you.