March 20, 2023
Review RecipeRitz Cracker Chicken Casserole
Loaded with creamy chicken and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, this delicious Ritz cracker chicken casserole is the perfect choice for dinner on busy weeknights.
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This absolutely delicious Ritz cracker chicken casserole is so good, you’ll be licking your plate clean! Made with chicken blended with a creamy sauce and topped with buttery Ritz crackers before being baked to bubbling, it’s comfort food at its finest.
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken with herbs soup (I used Campbell’s brand)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Lowry’s brand)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, diced into ¾ to 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
PRO TIP:
I like to buy the Ritz cracker Fresh Stacks, so the extras don’t go stale once the individual sleeve has been opened. I used three of the shorter fresh stack sleeves of Ritz crackers to yield the 2 cups needed for cracker crumbs in this recipe.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN: Rotisserie chicken from big box grocery stores tends to be much larger than the ones from the local grocery store. Typically one large rotisserie chicken will yield the 3 cups needed for this recipe if using all the breast and thigh meat. If your chickens are on the smaller side, you may need two of them.
CHICKEN: You can also use two large, skinless, boneless chicken breasts that have either been roasted or cooked in an instant pot (following the manufacturer’s instructions). Allow them to cool completely before cutting them into pieces. The chicken breasts will dice up so much easier.
CREAM SOUP: If you can not find the cream of chicken with herbs soup, you can use a standard can of cream of chicken soup in this easy chicken casserole. I suggest adding about a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley to the soup mixture for extra flavor.
VEGETABLES: You can add 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables, which have been thawed first, to the soup and chicken mixture before adding it to the casserole dish. This is an excellent way of adding delicious vegetables to this quick and easy meal.
How to Make This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
You can prepare the filling of this creamy Ritz cracker chicken casserole up to 8 hours ahead. You will need to store the filling in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, before transferring to the baking dish and topping it with the Ritz cracker crumbs, and baking.
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place an 8×8-inch casserole dish onto a rimmed baking tray. Set aside.
STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken with herb soup, sour cream, low-sodium chicken broth, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
STEP THREE: Fold the diced cooked chicken into the soup mixture. Be careful not to break up the pieces of chicken too much.
STEP FOUR: Transfer the chicken casserole filling to the casserole dish. Smooth the top to make an even layer.
STEP FIVE: Stir the crushed crackers and melted butter in a medium bowl.
PRO TIP:
To crush the Ritz crackers quickly and easily, put them in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to turn them into cracker crumbs.
STEP SIX: Evenly coat the entire top of the casserole with the cracker crumbs.
STEP SEVEN: Bake the Ritz cracker chicken casserole for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. You will want to allow your casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your casserole at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
How To Serve
Busy nights just got easier with this delicious and creamy casserole. For a few great side dishes, check out our green bean casserole or simple sauteed veggies, creamy mashed potatoes, and dinner rolls to mop up all the leftover sauce on your plate.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container and place it in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This Ritz chicken casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
This yummy casserole dish is bound to be a family favorite. The simple ingredients of tender, hearty chicken and creamy sauce, turbocharged with the crunch of Ritz crackers, create the ultimate comfort food goodness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best chicken to use in this Ritz cracker casserole recipe?
The chicken and Ritz casserole works well with leftover rotisserie chicken, baked chicken breasts or thighs, or even leftover turkey.
Can I make this easy recipe ahead of time?
This creamy chicken casserole is a fantastic make-ahead meal. Prepare and assemble it in the casserole dish and put it in the fridge until you are ready to bake it.
Can I freeze this creamy chicken casserole?
This dish can be frozen for up to three months. Make sure to thaw completely before heating it up.
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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
Loaded with creamy chicken and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, this delicious Ritz cracker chicken casserole is the perfect choice for dinner on busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken with herbs soup, I used Campbell’s brand
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon season salt, I used Lowry’s brand
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, diced into ¾ to 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place an 8×8-inch casserole dish onto a rimmed baking tray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken with herb soup, sour cream, low-sodium chicken broth, season salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fold the diced rotisserie chicken into the soup mixture. Be careful not to break up the pieces of chicken too much.
- Transfer the chicken casserole filling to the casserole dish. Smooth the top to make an even layer.
- Stir the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Evenly coat the entire surface of the casserole with the cracker crumbs.
- Bake the Ritz cracker chicken casserole for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- I like to buy the Ritz cracker Fresh Stacks, so the extras don’t go stale once the individual sleeve has been opened. I used three of the shorter fresh stack sleeves of Ritz crackers to yield the 2 cups needed for cracker crumbs in this recipe.
- You can prepare the filling of this creamy Ritz cracker chicken casserole up to 8 hours ahead. You will need to store the filling in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, before transferring to the baking dish and topping it with the Ritz cracker crumbs, and baking.
- To crush the Ritz crackers quickly and easily, put them in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to turn them into cracker crumbs.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your casserole at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 2009mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
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