Creamy Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Creamy Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight comfort food. With tender shredded chicken, a velvety sauce of sour cream and condensed soup, and a buttery, golden Ritz cracker topping, it’s nostalgic, rich, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for busy nights or make-ahead meals, this creamy chicken casserole comes together in just 10 minutes of prep.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken (rotisserie or boiled chicken breasts)
- 1 (10.5 oz can) Cream of Chicken Soup (or cream of mushroom/celery)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (full-fat recommended)
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 ½ sleeves Ritz Crackers (about 45 crackers), coarsely crushed
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine coarsely crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.