Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole 🍗✨
Get ready to wow your family with a deliciously simple and scrumptiously creamy casserole that brings together just six ingredients for an unbeatable flavor and crunch!
Ingredients:
10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup sliced green onion
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
(Using a family-size rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe!)
2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
Optional Flavor Boost:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (stir into the chicken mixture for an extra cheesy twist!)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a 2.5-quart baking dish or a 9×9 square dish and generously coat it with non-stick cooking spray. This will ensure your casserole comes out easily and cleans up in a flash.
2. Mix the Creamy Base:
In a large bowl, combine the 10.5 oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, and ½ cup sliced green onion. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
3. Add the Chicken:
Stir in the 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken until well incorporated. If you’re adding the optional shredded cheddar cheese, mix it in at this point for a delightful twist of flavor.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish:
Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Ensure that the mixture forms a uniform layer for even cooking.
5. Prepare the Crunchy Topping:
In the same bowl you used earlier, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the ½ cup (1 stick) of melted salted butter. Mix until the crackers are uniformly coated with the butter, creating the perfect topping mixture.
6. Assemble the Casserole:
Evenly sprinkle the Ritz cracker and butter mixture over the top of the chicken layer in your baking dish. This step is key to achieving that signature crunchy, golden-brown finish.
7. Bake to Perfection:
Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the cracker topping becomes beautifully golden and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
8. Finish and Serve:
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to set. Then, serve warm and enjoy the irresistible blend of creamy chicken and crunchy Ritz topping!
Enjoy your Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole—a family favorite that proves sometimes the simplest recipes make the best meals!