Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dinner made with tender chicken, a rich cheesy sauce, and a buttery golden cracker topping that makes every bite warm, cozy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until fully combined.
3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, stir the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until coated.
5. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
Add the cracker topping just before baking if making ahead so it stays crisp.
For extra flavor, mix in a little extra cheddar or a pinch of paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, chicken casserole, easy dinner casserole, creamy chicken bake, comfort food dinner