Cracker Chicken Casserole
Warm, comforting, and undeniably delicious, Cracker Chicken Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners and potluck gatherings alike. This indulgent dish features tender shredded chicken smothered in a creamy blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and savory seasonings, layered with gooey cheddar cheese, and crowned with a buttery Ritz cracker topping that bakes to golden perfection. With simple prep and a bake time of just 35 minutes, this casserole is easy to make yet packed with rich, satisfying flavors. Serve it as a hearty main dish with a crisp green salad or steamed veggies on the side, and watch it become an instant family favorite. Keywords: cracker chicken casserole, easy chicken casserole, creamy chicken casserole, Ritz cracker topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups (crushed) Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Stir the cooked, shredded chicken into the mixture, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
In a separate small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Mix until the crackers are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.9 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.8 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 993 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 3935 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 273.6 g | 547% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1451 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2324 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
