Million Dollar Chicken Casserole 🐔🧀

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🐔

Use your favorite roasted, grilled, or rotisserie chicken.

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 🥣

Adds a creamy, savory base.

1 cup sour cream 🥛

Brings a tangy richness to the dish.

1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥪

Adds extra creaminess and depth of flavor.

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀

For that melty, cheesy goodness.

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀

Adds a stretchy, creamy texture.

1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed 🍪

For a buttery, crispy topping.

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

Helps bind the crackers and adds flavor.

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️

Season to your preference.

Chopped parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿

Adds a pop of color and freshness.

Instructions:

Preheat the oven:

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Mix the creamy base:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken 🐔, cream of chicken soup 🥣, sour cream 🥛, mayonnaise 🥪, shredded cheddar 🧀, and shredded mozzarella 🧀. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined. Season with salt and pepper 🧂🌶️ to taste.

Layer the casserole:

Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.

Prepare the topping:

In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers 🍪 with the melted butter 🧈 until the crackers are fully coated.

Add the topping:

Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture 🍪🧈 evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.

Bake:

Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Garnish and serve:

Once baked, optionally garnish with chopped parsley 🌿 and serve warm.

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