Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food and a perfect easy dinner idea for busy nights. With tender chicken in a creamy, savory sauce and a buttery crispy cracker topping, this easy recipe is ideal for family dinners, quick meals, and comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds optional
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk in a large bowl.
- 3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper and mix well.
- 4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 5. Crush the Ritz crackers into coarse crumbs.
- 6. Mix the cracker crumbs with melted butter until coated.
- 7. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
- 8. Top with poppy seeds if desired.
- 9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- 10. Allow the casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and extra flavor.
Avoid crushing the crackers too finely so the topping stays crispy.
Add a small splash of milk before reheating leftovers to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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