Million Dollar Chicken Bake

• total time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 package cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup

1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, as needed

For the Crispy Topping:

1½ cups crushed Ritz crackers

4 tablespoons butter, melted

Optional Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the filling is smooth and fully combined.

Lightly grease a baking dish, then spread the chicken mixture evenly into the dish.

In another bowl, stir together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crumbs are coated. Scatter the mixture evenly over the top.

Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden, crunchy topping.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve while warm.