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chicken ritz cracker casserole recipe
Lily Brooks

Chicken Ritz Cracker Casserole

This timeless comfort dish features tender chicken in a creamy sauce topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It's quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any family dinner or potluck.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 2 cups Ritz crackers crushed (about 1½ sleeves)
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Shred or cube cooked chicken.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold chicken (and optional vegetables) into the sauce until well coated.
  4. In another bowl, crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter.
  5. Spread chicken mixture into baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, then the cracker mixture.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion (1/8 of casserole)Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt. For gluten-free, use GF crackers and soup. Add fresh parsley for garnish or use ramekins for individual servings.

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