Description
This creamy Chicken Casserole, topped with buttery Ritz crackers, is a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup additional shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir until well incorporated.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Set the bowl aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs in a zip-top bag or by hand.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until all crumbs are coated.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker mixture over the chicken.
- Top with the additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Check halfway through; cover with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add frozen peas, corn, or chopped broccoli for extra nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, include diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cream of chicken soup for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes