Description
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, savory, and satisfying dish topped with buttery Ritz crackers. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it combines simple ingredients into the ultimate comfort food that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are fully coated. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free crackers and soup.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
- Freeze the unbaked casserole for up to 2 months for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
