Patti's Chicken Casserole

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Patti's Chicken Casserole, a creamy and satisfying dish that brings warmth to any table. This easy-to-make casserole combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy cooked white rice, and a rich mixture of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, all seasoned to perfection with garlic and onion powder. Topped with buttery, golden Ritz cracker crumbs, it bakes to bubbling perfection in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this hearty dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or steamed vegetables. With its irresistible layers of flavor and satisfying texture, Patti's Chicken Casserole is sure to become a new household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups cooked white rice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the chicken breasts and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool, then shred using two forks.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Fold the shredded chicken and cooked rice into the soup mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the dish.

Step 6

Crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs and combine them in a bowl with the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy this comforting casserole with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2286.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4525.8

Total Fat 282.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 154.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 1082.9mg	0%
Sodium 8535.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 261.8g	0%

Vitamin D 146.4IU	0%
Calcium 2487.2mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 886.4mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 22.1%