As far as I can tell, each time “million dollars” appears in a dish title, it means cream cheese is included, which is perfectly OK with me. That is exactly what is going on with Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, which includes not only cream cheese but also a slew of other goodies, resulting in an extremely creamy and comfortable bake that is also very simple to prepare.

(Oh, there’s also a deliciously crunchy Ritz cracker topping.) Sour cream, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, and cream cheese are all responsible for the creaminess in this recipe. Simply combine these ingredients with garlic, onion, and dried parsley. Add shredded chicken to the mixture before folding. (Does anyone have any leftover rotisserie in the fridge? Make it!

All of that richness and ease of preparation make this easy to brag about, but it wouldn’t be complete without noting the buttery, crispy topping.See, that’s crushed Ritz crackers blended with melted butter to ensure they’re perfectly golden brown and full of butter flavor. If there was ever a perfect way to finish an indulgently creamy dish, this is it.

The components in this recipe aren’t particularly expensive, consisting of canned casserole, dairy, and cooked chicken. Nothing expensive, unusual, or fussy. But when you bite into this and taste the luxuriously creamy sauce and crunchy topping, it really feels like something you’d be ready to pay a lot of money for.