Tanise's Chicken Casserole with Ritz and Rice

Comfort food meets convenience in Tanise's Chicken Casserole with Ritz and Rice, a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, and a creamy blend of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup, this casserole is packed with hearty flavor and textures. The golden, buttery Ritz cracker topping adds a satisfying crunch, creating the ideal balance of creamy and crispy in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection in just under an hour, this recipe is as easy to love as it is to make. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley for a touch of freshness and serve it straight from the oven for an irresistible, home-cooked meal everyone will swoon over. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or just a slice of comfort on your plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup White rice
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
• 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove from water, let cool, then shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread the chicken and rice mixture evenly into the dish.

Step 6

Crush the sleeve of Ritz crackers into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Pour the melted butter over the crackers and stir to coat evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the casserole.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for added color and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1788.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2783.6

Total Fat 177.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 679.2mg	0%
Sodium 6455.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 169.8g	0%

Vitamin D 128.7IU	0%
Calcium 1443.9mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1866.2mg	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: 56.1%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 20.0%