Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole. Is the ultimate comfort food. Combining tender shredded chicken. With a rich blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Topped with a buttery, crunchy layer of crushed crackers. And melted mozzarella. Every bite is a perfect balance of creamy. And crispy. Itβs the kind of dish. That warms your heart. And soul. Making it an instant family favorite. Whether youβre serving it for a weeknight dinner. Or a special gathering. This casserole. Is sure to impress. With its rich flavors. And satisfying texture.
Ingredients
1 (10.5 oz) can of cream of chicken soup
Β½ c of cottage cheese
Β½ c of sour cream
4 oz of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 Β½ tsp of Creole seasoning
Β½ tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of garlic powder, divided
5 c of shredded rotisserie chicken
1 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley
30 buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
4 tbsp of melted unsalted butter
1 c of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp of sliced scallions, or to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
In a medium bowl. Mix together the cream of chicken soup. With cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and Β½ teaspoon of the garlic powder. Until the mixture is smooth. And well combined.
Gently fold in the shredded chicken. And chopped parsley. Ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated. With the creamy mixture.
In a separate medium bowl. Combine the crushed crackers, and melted butter. And the remaining Β½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stirring until the crackers. Are fully coated.
Evenly spoon the chicken mixture. Into an 11×7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Followed by the cracker mixture.
Place the baking dish. On a foil-lined baking sheet. To catch any drips. And bake in the preheated oven. For about 35 minutes. Or until the cracker topping is golden brown. And the edges of the casserole are bubbly. If desired. Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
To make this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole gluten-free. Simply substitute the buttery round crackers. With a gluten-free version. There are several delicious options available. That will still give you that satisfying crunch. Additionally, ensure that your cream of chicken soup is gluten-free. As some store-bought versions may contain gluten. With these easy swaps. You can enjoy all the comforting flavors of this casserole. Without any gluten. Making it a perfect dish for everyone. Including those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
