Creamy Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
A creamy and delicious chicken casserole topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust, perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 2.5-quart baking dish or 9×9 square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chopped green onions.
- Stir in the shredded chicken until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In the same bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cracker topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Serve warm with your favorite vegetable or salad.
Notes
Using shredded chicken works best for even distribution and texture, but cut-up chicken pieces can be used if preferred. For extra crunch, add more crushed Ritz crackers on top before baking. This casserole pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg