Description
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with sour cream and cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery crushed Ritz crackers crust. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines savory flavors and a crunchy topping for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers (about 45 crackers), crushed
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Optional Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and help with even cooking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything until well blended to create a creamy and flavorful mixture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a level layer for even cooking and topping coverage.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted unsalted butter until the crackers are evenly coated. This will create a crispy, golden topping once baked.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling in the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
- Bake Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Add a layer of steamed broccoli or frozen mixed vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition and color.
- Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture for a cheesier variation.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheat well, making great next-day lunches.
- For a lower fat option, consider using reduced-fat sour cream and butter substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
