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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

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This million dollar chicken casserole is loaded with tender rotisserie chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a buttery cracker topping that'll have your family asking for seconds (and thirds!).
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6

Equipment

  • 11x7 inch baking dish or 9x9 inch square
  • medium mixing bowls
  • large baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ cup sliced scallions (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
  • 5 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken
  • 1 can corn (drained well)
  • 30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz, crushed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Stir 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth.
  • Fold in 5 cups shredded chicken, 1 can drained corn, and ½ cup sliced scallions (except 2 tablespoons) until evenly coated.
  • Combine 30 crushed crackers, 4 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup mozzarella cheese then top with cracker mixture.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 35 minutes. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons scallions, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Make it Dairy-Free: Replace cottage cheese with mashed silken tofu or dairy-free ricotta, use coconut cream instead of sour cream, swap cream cheese for dairy-free cream cheese, and use dairy-free mozzarella shreds.
Make it Ahead: Assemble casserole without cracker topping up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then add cracker mixture before baking. May need additional 5-10 minutes if baking from cold.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or 350°F oven until heated through.
Freezer Friendly: Assemble but don't bake. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 565calProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 178mgTotal Carbs: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 17gVitamin A: 1262IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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