Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish combining tender cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, creamy sour cream, and cheddar cheese, all topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. Perfect as a hearty family dinner, it bakes to a golden bubbly finish in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 (10-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
Topping
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chopped chicken, thawed mixed vegetables, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and the unsalted cream of chicken soup. Mix thoroughly to create a consistent filling.
- Assemble Filling: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it’s leveled out for even baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, mixing well to coat the crumbs completely.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the cracker and butter mixture evenly over the top of the chicken filling. Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken; rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute frozen peas and carrots or other mixed vegetables if preferred.
- For a crispier topping, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure the cream of chicken soup is unsalted to control sodium levels.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
