Chicken and Celery Casserole

Cozy up with the ultimate comfort food by making this hearty Chicken and Celery Casserole! Bursting with tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, and savory sautéed onions, this creamy dish is elevated with a rich blend of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a hint of thyme. Topped with a golden, buttery layer of crushed Ritz crackers, every bite offers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. Easy to assemble and baked to bubbly perfection in just under an hour, this casserole is a family-friendly dinner option that pairs beautifully with cooked white rice for a complete meal. Whether you're feeding a crowd or savoring leftovers, this homestyle chicken casserole is a satisfying, flavor-packed classic you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 2 cups Celery (sliced)
• 1 medium White onion (diced)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Crushed Ritz crackers
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 cups Cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced celery and diced onion, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Fold in the shredded or diced cooked chicken, cooked celery and onion mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all components are evenly combined.

Step 5

Pour the chicken-celery mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top of the casserole as an even layer.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Chicken and Celery Casserole as is, or over cooked white rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3326.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5206.5

Total Fat 235.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g
Cholesterol 961.8mg	0%
Sodium 7287.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 55.5g
Protein 315.0g	0%

Vitamin D 73.2IU	0%
Calcium 1827.0mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 4354.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 35.1%