If you loved the cheesy pull and the golden, bubbling crust from our latest video, you are in the right place! This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole lives up to its name. It is ultra-creamy, packed with savory chicken, and topped with a buttery, golden panko crunch.

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family on a busy weeknight or looking for the ultimate comfort food, this recipe is guaranteed to become an absolute favorite.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 oz (225g) Fettuccine pasta
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the Pasta: Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain well.
Make the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, melted butter, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Combine Everything: Fold the shredded cooked chicken and cooked fettuccine pasta directly into the creamy cheese mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Assemble: Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top generously with the shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling around the edges, and the panko topping is golden brown.
Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped green onions, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm!

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

This ultra-creamy casserole is packed with savory chicken and topped with a buttery, golden panko crunch, making it the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Serving Size servings

Ingredients

Pasta and Chicken

8 oz Fettuccine pasta
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

Creamy Base

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder

Topping

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, melted butter, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Fold the shredded cooked chicken and cooked fettuccine pasta directly into the creamy cheese mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top generously with the shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling around the edges, and the panko topping is golden brown.