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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

This million dollar chicken casserole is a show stopping dish that requires only 5 minutes of prep time for the ultimate comfort recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Let Stand5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 705kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.95

Ingredients

  • 200 g cream cheese (£1.25)
  • 300 g cottage cheese (£1)
  • 1.1 kg rotisserie chicken, 650g shredded (£6.10)
  • 150 g mozzarella, grated (£2.50/2)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (£0.55)
  • 400 g can of cream of chicken soup (£0.65)
  • 75 g ritz crackers, coarsely crumbled (£1.50/2)
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced to top (£0.55/4)
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp american mustard
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper/smoked paprika
  • Drizzle of oil
  • Salt and Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, fresh chives, chicken soup, cayenne pepper, american mustard, salt and lots of black pepper.
  • Stir to combine, then add the shredded rotisserie chicken and mix until well combined. Pour into a cast iron pan or baking dish, diameter approx 30cm.
  • Spread across the pan, then top with a layer of mozzarella, ritz crackers, a sprinkle of fresh rosemary and a drizzle of oil.
  • Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Top with thinly sliced spring onion and optional chives. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Shred the rotisserie chicken: Cut the rotisserie chicken into even pieces, leaving the skin on for added flavor.
  • Season the filling: Add a generous amount of salt and pepper to the filling for enhanced taste.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning: Before assembling, taste the filling and modify the seasoning as desired, adding more mustard, pepper, or salt if needed.
  • Smooth the cottage cheese: If you dislike the texture of cottage cheese, blend or pulse it in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1644mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg