Description
Creamy Chicken Ritz Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish made with tender shredded chicken in a creamy sauce topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers. Quick to prepare and perfect for weeknights or gatherings, it’s rich, satisfying, and irresistibly crispy on top.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add garlic powder if using.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden-brown topping.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Add shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese to the chicken mixture for extra richness.
- Mix in vegetables like broccoli, peas, or carrots for added nutrition.
- Use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup for a flavor twist.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a tangier taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers and soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
