{"id":"87edc840-74f1-48ac-99b3-d295feee54da","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/87edc840-74f1-48ac-99b3-d295feee54da","source_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/million-dollar-chicken-casserole/","title":"Million Dollar Chicken Casserole","description":"This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole recipe is made with tender chicken, mushrooms, a creamy homemade sauce, and crisp topping. No canned soup here!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Million-Dollar-Chicken-Overhead-Wide.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1½ lbs. chicken breasts (boneless, skinless & cubed, $3.86*)","item":"chicken breasts","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"boneless, skinless & cubed, $3.86*"},{"text":"1 Tbsp vegetable oil (0.5 oz., $0.04)","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"0.5 oz., $0.04"},{"text":"1 Tbsp butter (14g, $0.11)","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"14g, $0.11"},{"text":"½ tsp salt ($0.04)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.04"},{"text":"¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04)","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"freshly cracked, $0.04"},{"text":"1 Tbsp butter (14g, $0.11)","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"14g, $0.11"},{"text":"8 oz. mushrooms (sliced, $1.76)","item":"mushrooms","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"sliced, $1.76"},{"text":"4 green onions (thinly sliced, (whites and greens separated) $0.48)","item":"green onions (thinly sliced, (whites and greens separated) $0.48)","quantity":4},{"text":"3 garlic cloves (minced, $0.21)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"minced, $0.21"},{"text":"2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (16g, $0.02)","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"16g, $0.02"},{"text":"2 cups chicken broth (16 oz., $0.26**)","item":"chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"16 oz., $0.26**"},{"text":"1 cup whole milk (8 oz., $0.27)","item":"whole milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"8 oz., $0.27"},{"text":"¼ cup full-fat cottage cheese (60g, $0.25)","item":"full-fat cottage cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"60g, $0.25"},{"text":"¼ cup sour cream (60g, $0.33)","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"60g, $0.33"},{"text":"¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, (85g) $0.70***)","item":"sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, (85g) $0.70***)","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ tsp salt ($0.04)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.04"},{"text":"¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04)","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"freshly cracked, $0.04"},{"text":"½ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.02"},{"text":"½ tsp onion powder ($0.02)","item":"onion powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"$0.02"},{"text":"1 cup buttery crackers (crushed, (128g, 1 sleeve) $1.20****)","item":"buttery crackers (crushed, (128g, 1 sleeve) $1.20****)","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tbsp butter (melted, 14g $0.11)","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted, 14g $0.11"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gather and prep ingredients, and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add cubed chicken, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and sear for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden (it doesn't need to be fully cooked), and transfer to a plate and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In the same skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter and add sliced mushrooms, whites of green onions, and garlic, and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened and lightly browned."},{"number":4,"text":"Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and form a roux."},{"number":5,"text":"Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Stir until melted and smooth."},{"number":7,"text":"Return the chicken to the skillet as well as the green parts of the onions. Stir until everything is coated."},{"number":8,"text":"Pour the chicken and mushroom mixture into your prepared casserole dish."},{"number":9,"text":"Crush the crackers in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin or similar tool. Toss with 1 Tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole."},{"number":10,"text":"Cover the casserole dish loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden."},{"number":11,"text":"Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly. Enjoy served sprinkled with extra green onion and over rice if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T04:50:29.15527+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T04:50:29.15527+00:00"}