Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting chicken casserole made with tender shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, making it an easy family dinner for busy weeknights, potlucks, and cozy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until fully mixed.
3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, stir the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for rotisserie chicken, which cuts down prep time and adds extra flavor.
For a crispier topping, broil the casserole for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching it closely.
You can add frozen peas or steamed broccoli to the filling if you want to stretch the casserole into a fuller one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 458
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 108mg