Description
A comforting casserole featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce topped with crispy Ritz crackers, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab a large mixing bowl. In it, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese on top.
- Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the casserole. Finish with the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Pop the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Allow the casserole to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving for easier serving. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, family meals, comfort food, baked casserole, easy recipe