Ritz Chicken Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with comforting flavors, Ritz Chicken Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This easy-to-make casserole features tender, cooked chicken coated in a velvety blend of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, then topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust for a delightfully crispy finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it bakes to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, making it a quick, hassle-free option for a hearty meal. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of cheddar cheese, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying dinner. Whether you're looking for comfort food or a quick and simple recipe, this Ritz Chicken Casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Add the shredded or cubed cooked chicken to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Crush the Ritz crackers into coarse crumbs in a separate bowl. Stir in the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese for an extra layer of flavor (optional).
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, savory dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.7 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.0 g | 690% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1127 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 5130 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 278.6 g | 557% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1441 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2197 mg | 47% | |
*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.
