Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is an easy, creamy, and comforting dish topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. A perfect chicken casserole recipe for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy weeknights. Use shredded chicken and pantry staples for a meal everyone loves.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Crush Ritz crackers and combine with melted butter in a small bowl.
5. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
6. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Don’t crush the Ritz crackers too finely—keep some texture.
Add cooked veggies like peas or broccoli to bulk it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg