Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and a buttery cracker topping come together for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until coated. Sprinkle this cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture, then top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken for a different flavor.
- Add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra texture and nutrition.
- This casserole freezes well—assemble without baking, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
