Description
A rich and creamy baked chicken casserole made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and cream of chicken soup, topped with buttery crushed crackers. This comforting dish is simple to prepare and perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 25 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add condensed cream of chicken soup, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken and cottage cheese until evenly incorporated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed crackers and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until heated through and topping is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for convenience.
- Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella for extra richness.
- Stir in cooked rice or noodles to make it heartier.
- Reheat uncovered in the oven to maintain a crisp topping.
- Not ideal for freezing due to the dairy-rich filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
