Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with rich flavor. With shredded chicken, melty cheeses, crispy bacon, and a buttery breadcrumb topping, this baked dish lives up to its name!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
Topping
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- fresh chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3: Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Step 5: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Step 6: Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, stir in a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the filling. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 33gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 430mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg