Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or cubed
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese, small curd
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream, full fat
  • 10.5 oz Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers, crushed into shards
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9x13 dish. Note: This prevents the edges from caramelizing too hard.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is completely smooth. Note: Do this before adding anything else to avoid lumps.
  3. Fold in 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, and the 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup.
  4. Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until the specs are evenly distributed.
  5. Add 4 cups of cooked chicken (shredded or cubed) and stir until every piece is fully coated in the velvety mixture.
  6. Transfer to Pan. Spread the mixture into your prepared dish, smoothing the top with your spatula.
  7. Place 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers in a bag and crush into shards, then toss with 1/2 cup melted salted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture. Note: Don't press them down; leave them airy for a better shatter.
  9. Slide into the oven for 35 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is deep golden brown.
  10. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Note: This allows the sauce to thicken slightly so it doesn't run.