Description
A creamy and comforting casserole made with shredded chicken, a rich filling, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
1/4 cup melted butter
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crackers are well coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
Add frozen peas or steamed broccoli to the chicken mixture for extra veggies.
Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery for variation.
Stir in shredded cheese for a cheesier version.
Use crushed cornflakes or seasoned breadcrumbs instead of Ritz crackers.
For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate, then bake the next day.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven for best texture.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
