Description
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish featuring tender chicken, a crunchy Ritz cracker topping, and a deliciously savory sauce. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
– 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded chicken and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken casserole.
5. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
7. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
– For added flavor, you can mix in some chopped onions or bell peppers with the chicken mixture.
– You can substitute the chicken with turkey or use cooked rotisserie chicken for a faster prep time.
– If you prefer a healthier option, you can use a low-fat cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
– Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg