Granny's Chicken Casserole
Warm, hearty, and packed with nostalgic flavors, Granny's Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish combines tender, shredded chicken with creamy layers of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup, seasoned with fragrant onion and garlic powders. Topped with a buttery, golden crust of crushed Ritz crackers, it delivers a delightful crunch in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six, this casserole is easy to prepare and bakes to bubbly perfection. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and added freshness, and pair it with a simple green salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal. Perfect for those seeking a quick, crowd-pleasing recipe with minimal prep, this timeless casserole is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked and shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture in the casserole dish to create the crunchy topping.
Step 6
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Step 7
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2647.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6958.5 |
| Total Fat 432.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 228.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1649.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7120.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 394.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.5g | |
| Protein 381.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 146.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1715.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3336.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories