Description
Ritz cracker chicken casserole combines creamy comfort with crunchy texture for an irresistible family meal. Crispy crackers and tender chicken create a delightful blend of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (1.9 L) shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 10.5 oz cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 8 oz container sour cream
- 2 sleeves Ritz® crackers (approximately 60 crackers), crushed
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 mL) thinly sliced scallions
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a smooth cooking workflow.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, scallions, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to create an even base layer.
- Crush Ritz crackers and blend with melted butter until each cracker piece is fully coated with buttery goodness.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly across the chicken base, creating a crisp and golden topping.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling center and a rich golden-brown cracker crust.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set.
- Garnish with fresh scallion slices for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use olive oil or plant-based butter for a lighter, heart-healthier alternative to traditional butter in the cracker topping.
- Replace Ritz crackers with gluten-free crackers or crushed cornflakes to make the casserole suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap chicken with turkey, rotisserie chicken, or canned tuna for a quick variation that keeps the dish exciting and versatile.
- Incorporate diced vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach into the base mixture to increase nutritional value and add extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 773 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg