Description
This comforting Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy blend of soup and sour cream, topped with a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for a quick and easy family dinner, it bakes to a bubbly, golden brown finish, offering a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and allow easy serving.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well until all ingredients are smoothly blended to form a creamy mixture.
- Spread in Dish: Evenly spread the chicken mixture into the greased baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for consistent cooking.
- Prepare Topping: Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. Mix these crumbs with the melted butter thoroughly until all cracker pieces are coated with butter, creating a flavorful and crunchy topping.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish to create a crispy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Ensure Ritz crackers are crushed finely for an even topping.
- Add shredded cheese to the chicken mixture if desired for extra flavor.
- Make sure to let the casserole rest before serving for better slicing and flavor blending.
