Name: Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Bake with Buttery Ritz Crust
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish); Directions:

Method

1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
3Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
4Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
5In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until well coated.
6Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
7Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
8Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden-brown crust.
9Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Bake with Buttery Ritz Crust

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