Description
A creamy, cheesy chicken casserole with a buttery cracker topping. Makes a satisfying weeknight dinner that can be prepped ahead. Rich and comforting, this recipe uses pantry staples for quick assembly.
Ingredients
4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
4 oz cream cheese, 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 melted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, soup, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix until smooth and spread into the dish.
In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
Assemble up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate/freeze until ready to bake.
Serve with green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American