Ritz Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food favorite made with tender chicken, a creamy filling, and a buttery, golden cracker topping. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ½ to 5 cups chicken breasts cooked and shredded or chopped
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste, this will greatly depend on how your chicken is seasoned
Ritz Cracker Casserole Topping
- 1 ½ sleeves Ritz crackers you can use 2 sleeves for extra crunch
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Then lightly spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Make Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add the cooked and shredded chicken and mix to combine.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Make Buttery Cracker Topping: In a bowl, combine crushed crackers and butter, stirring until the mixture is blended.Tip: You can crush crackers directly in the sleeve and then pour them into the bowl to combine.
- Then evenly spread the cracker mixture over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it set up for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Gluten Free Ritz Chicken Casserole:
Use a gluten-free cream of chicken soup and swap the Ritz crackers for a gluten-free butter-style cracker for the topping. Sour cream, mayo, and the seasonings are naturally gluten free, just double check labels since formulations can change.Substitutions
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream. This lightens things up slightly while still keeping that creamy texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken. Highly recommended! It's a great time-saver that adds extra flavor.
- Add shredded cheese. Mix in cheddar or mozzarella for an extra cheesy twist.
- Try different crackers. Club crackers or buttery round crackers work well if you don’t have Ritz.
- Add veggies. Stir in peas, broccoli, or sautéed mushrooms to add extra nutrients.
Tips
- Grease your baking dish well. Use melted butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze. This also helps the edges get just a little golden and delicious!
- Use well-seasoned chicken. Since this recipe is simple, the flavor of your chicken really matters. Rotisserie chicken or pre-seasoned shredded chicken works beautifully here.
- Don’t skip the butter in the topping. That melted butter is what gives the Ritz crackers their signature golden crunch!
- Crush crackers evenly, and don't skimp on butter. Small, even crumbs give the topping consistent crunch in every bite. Melt the butter fully and stir it into the crumbs until every piece is coated, that's what turns the topping golden instead of just toasted.
- Try Sour Cream & Onion Ritz crackers. Swap the original crackers for the sour cream and onion flavor for a topping with a little extra tang and bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 39 g | Saturated Fat: 13 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0.4 g | Cholesterol: 66 mg | Sodium: 650 mg | Potassium: 139 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 531 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 47 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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