Ritz Cracker Casserole

Get ready to savor comfort food at its finest with this Ritz Cracker Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a golden, buttery cracker topping. Featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, this casserole is perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for a flavor-packed bite. The irresistibly crisp topping, made from crumbled Ritz crackers and melted butter, adds a delightful crunch that elevates every forkful. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to bubbling perfection in under 30, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color, and serve warm for a dish everyone will request again and again. Perfect keywords: Ritz Cracker Casserole, chicken casserole recipe, easy dinner, creamy comfort food, buttery cracker topping.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
• 3 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cans Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

Step 4

Crush the Ritz crackers in a resealable plastic bag or in a food processor until they are coarsely crumbled. Transfer the crushed crackers to a bowl.

Step 5

Pour the melted butter over the crushed crackers and stir well until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1954.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4220.7

Total Fat 275.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 1150.5mg	0%
Sodium 6280.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.6g
Protein 287.4g	0%

Vitamin D 170.4IU	0%
Calcium 1655.9mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2608.8mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 15.2%