Description
Craving something cozy and crowd-pleasing? This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a quick dinner winner packed with creamy, cheesy comfort and a buttery golden topping. It’s perfect for busy nights, family gatherings, or a meal-prep-friendly option. With pantry staples like cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and everyone’s favorite Ritz cracker crunch, this dish is an instant classic for any comfort food lover. It fits the bill for easy dinner ideas, weeknight meals, or even holiday side dishes.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 sleeve (about 30) Ritz crackers, crushed
½ cup melted butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ¾ cup of cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until fully coated.
5. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a few tablespoons of milk or chicken broth to the filling mixture.
Want a veggie boost? Stir in steamed broccoli or peas before baking.
Make it spicy by swapping cheddar with pepper jack cheese or adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg