Description
This buttery Ritz cracker chicken casserole dinner is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy chicken with a golden, crispy topping. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe nights, or cozy family meals, this dish brings together simple ingredients into something incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a hearty meal prep option, or a crowd-pleasing casserole, this recipe delivers rich flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring well.
4. Fold in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until fully coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
7. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken instead of plain cooked chicken.
Avoid crushing the crackers too finely to maintain a crispy topping.
Add vegetables like broccoli or peas to make it more nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, quick dinner, family meal, baked casserole