Ritzy Chicken Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crunchy, Ritzy Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food your family will love! This quick and easy crowd-pleaser combines tender shredded chicken with a rich blend of cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, and savory spices, all crowned with a buttery Ritz cracker crust. Melted cheddar cheese adds an extra layer of gooey indulgence, while the golden, crispy topping provides the perfect textural contrast. Ready in just 45 minutes, this simple yet satisfying casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad, and enjoy a hearty dish that’s both nostalgic and delicious. Perfect for fans of creamy chicken recipes, casseroles, and easy family dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, crush the Ritz crackers into coarse crumbs. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
Top with the buttered Ritz cracker crumbs, spreading them out to cover the entire surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the cracker topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your Ritzy Chicken Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.9 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.5 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1280 mg | 427% | |
| Sodium | 6235 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 375.6 g | 751% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 2110 mg | 162% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 3094 mg | 66% | |
*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.
