Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy soup and sour cream, topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers for a crispy golden finish. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Chicken Base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well until the mixture is evenly smooth and well blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the prepared chicken mixture evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: Crush the Ritz crackers into small pieces and mix them thoroughly with the melted butter so each cracker crumb is coated with butter.
- Top Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top of the chicken casserole, creating a crispy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery soup for a different flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- The parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice fresh color and flavor contrast.
- Ensure the crackers are crushed into small pieces to create a crisp topping that browns evenly.
