Warm Gooey Yummy Chicken Casserole

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food—Warm Gooey Yummy Chicken Casserole! This creamy, cheesy chicken bake is the perfect blend of tender shredded chicken, zesty sour cream, and savory seasonings, all topped with a decadent layer of melted cheddar and buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy casserole recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying dinner that the whole family will adore. Serve it as-is or over a bed of fluffy white rice for an extra-filling meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for a potluck, this golden-topped casserole is guaranteed to be a hit. Warm, gooey, and packed with flavor, it’s comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups crushed Ritz crackers
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the water and allow it to cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the can of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.

Step 5

Fold the shredded chicken into the soup mixture until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Stir until the crackers are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the cheddar cheese layer, covering the top completely.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, serve over a bed of cooked white rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2627.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6260.7

Total Fat 343.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1082.7mg	0%
Sodium 8845.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 514.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 284.3g	0%

Vitamin D 136.6IU	0%
Calcium 2425.9mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 2420.0mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 32.7%