Million Dollar Chicken Rice-A-Roni Casserole:
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting chicken casserole featuring cooked chicken, Rice-A-Roni, and a blend of cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker and butter topping, this easy bake is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. It’s a favorite that tastes like a million bucks and can be made ahead or frozen for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 box about 7-8 oz chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (unsalted preferred)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked Rice-A-Roni, chicken, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir well.
- Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; sprinkle evenly on top of the casserole.
- Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the cracker topping.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Cream cheese should be softened for easy mixing.
- You can add chopped broccoli or other veggies to the mix for added nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later use; add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
- For a crunchy topping, be sure to evenly coat crackers in melted butter.
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