Step 1

If using fresh chicken, cook the chicken, cut into cubes or shred. Cook and crumble the bacon.

Step 2

Soften the cream cheese (leave out at room temp for 15 minutes). Melt the butter.

Step 3

Measure out the seasonings.

Step 4

Add the crackers to a zip lock bag, and use a rolling pin to crush the crackers until they are small but still chunky. Add cracker crumbles to small bowl, mix the melted butter in.

Step 5

Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup and seasonings to the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl (and grab your hand mixer).

Step 6

Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Fold in the cottage cheese, cooked chicken and crumbled bacon.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 350°F

Step 9

Add the chicken and sauce mixture to a 8x8 casserole dish and spread out evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle the top with the grated mozzarella, add the cracker topping over the mozzarella.

Step 11

Bake for 30-40 minutes until heated through and the sides are bubbling.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-8 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Garnish with sliced green onions, if you’d like.