Description
Yum Yum Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with a savory blend of cream cheeses, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery cornbread stuffing crust. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners and serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 2 (10.5-oz) cans unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ½ tsp onion powder (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
Topping
- 1 (6-oz) box cornbread stuffing, uncooked
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Chicken Base: Spread the chopped cooked chicken evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Creamy Mixture: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the Creamy Mixture: Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage for best flavor and moisture.
- Add the Stuffing Topping: Sprinkle the uncooked cornbread stuffing evenly over the creamy chicken mixture.
- Mix Broth and Butter: Combine the chicken broth and melted butter in a small bowl, then pour this mixture evenly over the stuffing layer to moisten it and add rich flavor.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake the assembled casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the stuffing topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling hot.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken that is shredded or diced for easier layering and even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with onion and garlic powder to suit your taste preferences.
- For a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; bake it fresh just before serving.
- Substitute cream soup with a homemade white sauce for a lower sodium option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
