million dollar chicken

By far the best roast chicken recipe I've ever done. Luxurious, silky creme fraiche slathered all over a perfectly roasted, super juicy bird. Slightly adapted from <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-standard-grill-million-dollar-chicken-2145489" rel="nofollow">The Standard Grill</a>.

Million Dollar Chicken

cornish hens,

thyme

rosemary

garlic, crushed

bay leaves

lemon

herbs de provence

flaky kosher salt

black pepper

Olive oil

sourdough bread (SEE NOTE)

(1 cup) plain creme fraiche

lemon,

aleppo pepper

shallot,

garlic,

rosemary,

kosher salt and black pepper

flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Use a baking vessel that's big enough to contain all of your chicken(s). In a small bowl or container, mix three tablespoons of kosher salt, one tablespoon of herbs de provence, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper together. This will be your seasoning blend.

Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large baking dish, stainless steel, or cast iron skillet. Layer the sour dough bread on the bottom.

Pat the skin of the hens dry with paper towels. Sprinkle a generous amount of the seasoning blend into the cavity of each hen. Stuff 3 sprigs of thyme, 1 sprig of rosemary, 1 smashed garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, and one slice of lemon into each hen. Drizzle about a tablespoon or two of olive oil all over the skin of each hen, then sprinkle more of the seasoning blend all over the surface of the bird. Truss the legs together with kitchen twine, and place each hen on top of the sourdough bread slices. Place the hens and bread into your preheated oven on the middle rack, and roast uncovered for 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix all of the Million Dollar Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside in the fridge to chill.

After 50 minutes, remove the hens from the oven. Slather each hen with the Million Dollar Sauce very liberally. It will melt like butter almost instantly. Pop the hens back into the oven for just 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove from oven, turn off the heat. Slather them again and put them back into the hot but turned off oven for about 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, pour the remaining Million Dollar Sauce into a small saucepan or skillet and simmer over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into a small serving dish, and serve alongside the hens.

Serve the hens with a slice of the caramelized bread (if you want), and more Million Dollar Sauce for drizzling. Enjoy!

Girl you are giving us so much at one time, LOVE IT.  This looks sooo amazing all see, taste, &amp; smell is HDP, can't wait to try this.  HDP gang from Harlem,NYC.  Congrats on everything, keep the recipes coming.  You are soooo AMAZING,

This looks fantastic! Where can I find those peppers besides Amazon?

What adjustments should be made if we use chicken pieces instead of a whole hen or chicken? Thighs or breasts for example?

If I were to use chicken thighs, how would I incorporate the thyme/rosemary/garlic bundle?

Listen Resha,

My man is VERY picky. He has a long list of things he won’t eat so I’m limited with what I can cook for him. After hearing you on The Read podcast I visited your site and decided on this Million Dollar Chicken. I paired it with the crispy smashed potatoes. 

My man didn’t want to try it for dinner last night but had it for lunch today and this is the text I got while at work:

“The only chicken I’ve ever liked has been chick fila, and that one time I had hip hop, I like this meal babe. This can be a repeat rotation...You put your whole ass in this meal and I love it lol 🥰”

You and your recipes work magic honey!! Keep doing what you do. 

P.S. I didn’t use bread but next time I will. Can’t wait to add this to the “rotation” lol

Wondering if I can use potatoes instead of bread on the bottom?  Like a gratin type thing?

I heard about you on The Read a couple of weeks back and had to check out your recipes. I'm so glad that I did! I just made this recipe and my parents were floored. My dad would not stop talking about how flavorful it was and how moist the chicken was. I will definitely be making this again in the near future! I'm sure I'll be dreaming about it until then :D

I just made this last night, and boy oh boy was it a hit. We had a bit of a snow storm and I could not get the creme fraiche and looked up how to make it but it said it takes 24 hrs:(  We ate the chicken without the sauce and it was awesome.  I'm making it again tonight, making the stop at Wegmans....Can't wait!!!!   Love this recipe

I made this recipe with 2 whole chickens and it definitely exceeded my expectations - they were so moist and tasty. I was a little salty when people wanted to take the leftovers home because I was looking forward to having them for lunch the next day. Thank you for your very detailed, clear and organized recipe, it reduced the intimidation factor for me and I look forward to trying more of your recipes soon.

I made this recipe for Valentine's Day for my sweetheart and it was AMAZING! My hens didn't brown as pretty as Chef Resha's did so I broiled them for 3 minutes at the end of the 50 minute cook time before I slathered them in sauce the first time. Also, creme fraiche wasn't available in my grocery store but I found out you can make it by combining full-fat buttermilk and full-fat heavy whipping cream and letting it sit for 12 hours in the fridge. I LOVE every recipe I have made from the amazing Chef Reshas website! Is there an actual cookbook available to purchase?

First time working with cornish hens but it came out really moist and the herbs stood out on the flavor profile. Much easier to make than i thought it would be. Paired it with your Mac n cheese recipe and a white wine Lentil dish i like to make Big Hit. Next time i think i'll add more seasoning to the chicken and maybe season it overnight

Sis...... ohhhhh SISSSSSS. This meal 😭😭😭 My soul cried. I made it the first time with a whole chicken and it just wasn’t right and I was lowkey mad. Lol (I’m serious) So something told me to find the Cornish hens and follow the recipe. Chileeeee when I tell you I jumped for Jesus and almost burned my fingers trying to eat it the second time. It’s AMAZING! I stalked the comments and substituted the Aleppo pepper for a dash of cayenne and paprika together it gave it that extra kick. I also reduced the amount of salt because I had coarse kosher and saw that and it tastes perfect. You have my heart food wise sis. Come out with a cook book. I’ll buy it ALL.

Made this for Christmas dinner and now I’m being asked to make it for easter dinner! I don’t even eat meat 😂 but I heard it was very good!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!!  I actually do one whole chicken butterflied wirh the same measurements for 3 cornish hens. This comes out so tender and juicy!  Every time I make this dish it is a huge hit.  If Chef Resha comes out with a cookbook I would so buy because there are more recipes that I enjoy and a cookbook is a little more accessible for me!

Made this dish tonight with my mom. Everyone loved it!!
We’ll probably try this recipe with 1 whole chicken next time. Sooo good! 
Thank you so much !

Made this today and used sour cream instead but it was soooooooooooooo good. I had to stop myself from eating.

I made this recipe for my husband and I-girrrrrrrrl, this recipe is a keeper!! I used two Cornish Hens. They have NEVER been so flavorful, tender, moist, juicy, succulent, fall off the bone tender before. I almost started to slap myself. This IS my new go to recipe. WE LOVED IT!! I made it without the bread, and slapped the extra sauce over my rice. I'm really impressed, and I will be enjoying this recipe with friends and family.
  Thank you for a simple, easy to follow recipe that is versatile, (next time I will use chicken), and heavy on flavor!!

Words can’t describe the party in my mouth! The chicken and the sour dough bread! OMG I’m in heaven!!! The million dollar sauce took this recipe up 100%! Sooooooooo good!!!

This is soooooo bomb!!! Whew! I did it with a whole chicken and myyyyy goodness!! 

 I made my creme de fraiche the night before! It was super easy ... It’s only 1cup cream and 2 tablespoons of  buttermilk. It has to sit out 12-24 hours and then I just put it in the fridge to chill ... It lasts up to two weeks!!! 

You did that sis!

This million dollar chicken casserole is smothered in creamy cheesy sauce, studded with bacon, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers! A true comfort food.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

cream cheese, (softened)

cottage cheese

sour cream

mozzarella, (shredded)

(10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (low sodium)

green onions, (sliced)

poultry seasoning

garlic powder

bacon

Ritz crackers (usually 1 sleeve)

butter (melted)

bacon (cooked and crumbled)

parsley, (chopped)

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 8X8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Add cream cheese (4 ounces) to a large bowl, and whip with an electric mixer. Add remaining casserole ingredients and stir to combine. Spread in prepared baking dish.

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Add cream cheese to a large bowl, and whip with an electric mixer. Add remaining million dollar chicken casserole ingredients and stir to combine. Spread in prepared baking dish.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the Ritz crackers (30) with melted butter (4 tablespoons) until evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.

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In a small bowl, mix the Ritz crackers with melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over the million dollar chicken casserole mixture.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Step 3

Bake uncovered, about 30-40 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onions, 2 slices of crumbled bacon, and 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve

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Bake million dollar chicken casserole uncovered, about 30-40 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with green onions, bacon, and parsley. Serve.

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Step 4

This Million Dollar Ritz Chicken Casserole recipe is packed with flavor; rotisserie chicken in a savory creamy sauce with a buttery crushed Ritz cracker topping! You can serve it with a vegetable on the side, and I also give instructions on how to add veggies and/or rice to the casserole if you like. And I have a ton of helpful tips to make this meal budget-friendly!

Million Dollar Ritz Chicken Casserole

Ritz crackers (coarsely crushed)

unsalted butter (melted)

scallion

salt

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

milk

chicken broth

onion

cream cheese (at room temperature)

chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)

mozzarella (optional, for super cheesiness)

parsley

Stir together all ingredients in a bowl.

For the Topping:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.

Whisk in the milk, chicken broth, dried minced onions, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Let it boil until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Whisk in the cream cheese until fully incorporated. Remove from the heat.

For the Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup:

Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray the inside of a 9 by 9-inch baking dish (or another oven-safe dish with an equivalent capacity) with olive oil cooking spray.

Add the chicken, mozzarella, cottage cheese, sour cream, scallion, and sauce to a large bowl and mix to combine.

To Assemble:

Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and spread it out.

Sprinkle the Ritz mixture evenly on top of the filling.

Bake uncovered until the casserole is golden on top and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Serve warm garnished with minced parsley.

To Bake:

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Million Dollar Ritz Chicken Casserole is packed with flavor: rotisserie chicken in a savory creamy sauce with a buttery crushed Ritz cracker topping. (No canned cream soup here!)

You can serve it with a vegetable on the side, and I also give instructions on how to add veggies and/or rice to the casserole if you like. It's a crowd-pleaser, and sure to be a new family favorite.

And I share a ton of helpful tips in the post to make this meal budget-friendly!

Find the full recipe on my blog: https://www.anediblemosaic.com/million-dollar-chicken-casserole/

The Chicken Casserole That Tastes Like a Million $$$ - Family Friendly & Budget Friendly!

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole has a creamy, rich sauce baked with tender pieces of chicken and then topped with buttery ritz crackers, which makes this meal taste like a million bucks!﻿

chicken breast

10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup

mayonnaise

cream cheese

onion powder

tsp salt

tsp pepper

ritz crackers

tbsp butter

tsp parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add cream cheese, seasonings, cream soup, and mayonnaise...

Add cream cheese, seasonings, cream soup, and mayonnaise in a large bowl.

Mix together until creamy and smooth.

Add Shredded Chicken to the cream cheese mixture.

Stir until well combined

Spread the chicken and cream cheese mixture into...

Spread the chicken and cream cheese mixture into a baking dish.

Mix melted butter and parsley with crushed ritz...

Mix melted butter and parsley with crushed ritz crackers.

Place a single layer over the top of...

Place a single layer over the top of the chicken.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or...

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole has a creamy, rich sauce baked with tender pieces of chicken and then topped with buttery ritz crackers, which makes this meal taste like a million bucks!

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