Southern Chicken Casserole
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Chicken Casserole, a creamy, cheesy dish brimming with homestyle flavor. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shredded chicken, rich cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese for a luscious base, topped with a buttery, golden Ritz cracker crust that adds the perfect crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it's the perfect weeknight dinner or potluck star that's sure to impress. Seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and a touch of salt, every bite delivers the warmth of classic Southern cooking. Serve this family-friendly casserole alongside green beans or mashed potatoes for a meal that's as hearty as it is satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 4
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are well coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer in the casserole dish.
Step 7
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
Step 8
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy this comforting Southern Chicken Casserole with your favorite sides like green beans or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2752.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6547.8 |
| Total Fat 372.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 191.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 1472.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9518.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 395.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.6g | |
| Protein 414.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 194.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2519.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 28.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3778.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories