Description
This Ritz cracker chicken casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender shredded chicken, a savory cream sauce, and a golden buttery Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or using up leftover chicken, it’s a family favorite with the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled chicken breasts)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed (about 45 crackers)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Add frozen peas, corn, or mixed vegetables for extra flavor and color.
Mix shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese into the chicken base for extra cheesiness.
For a little spice, add paprika or cayenne pepper.
Use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup as a variation.
Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
