Million Dollar Chicken Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main components
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
→ Topping
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Garnish
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Chopped chives
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Additional crumbled bacon
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend cooked chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and 5 slices of crumbled bacon. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, stirring until evenly combined.
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Spread the prepared chicken mixture evenly into the greased 9x13-inch dish.
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In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until fully coated.
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Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the surface of the casserole.
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Place uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
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For additional garnish, bake extra bacon strips at 375°F for 20 minutes or until crisp and golden. Cool, then crumble.
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Remove the baked casserole from the oven. Sprinkle with extra crumbled bacon and chopped chives before serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, use freshly cooked chicken breast or thigh. Rotisserie chicken offers a convenient shortcut.
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Allow the casserole to rest for five minutes after baking for easier serving.