Description
A heartwarming chicken casserole that is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried onion powder
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 5 Tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Stir until well-blended and creamy.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with the melted butter and mix until coated. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Timing is key; check for golden-brown topping. Feel free to add herbs for extra flavor. Customize with vegetables or cheese for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner, cozy meal