Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken with a creamy filling and a buttery Ritz cracker topping for the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 cup steamed vegetables peas, carrots, or broccoli, optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in cooked chicken (and optional cheese or vegetables). Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- To freeze: assemble but do not bake. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding extra baking time.
- Swap cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for a flavor variation.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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