Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, savory dish made with shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers. This comforting casserole is baked to golden perfection and makes a perfect hearty meal for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken (fully cooked and shredded)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a casserole dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Combine Chicken Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the fully cooked and shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Cracker Topping: Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle them generously over the chicken mixture. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cracker topping to create a crisp, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
- Adding chopped vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms can add extra nutrition and flavor.
- For a lower sodium version, use reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup and adjust salt accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before shredding for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 777mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 149mg
