Chicken with Ritz Crackers Casserole
This Chicken with Ritz Crackers Casserole Recipe is creamy, comforting, and finished with a buttery cracker topping. A dependable weeknight dinner that comes together fast.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- spatula or spoon
- oven
- Small bowl (for crackers)
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until fully coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a lightly golden topping.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Stir in 1–2 cups of cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas for added texture.
Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery if preferred.
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture for extra richness.
Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery if preferred.
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture for extra richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg