Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

a close up shot of a spoon grabbing a piece of Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

5 from 5 votes

Loaded with creamy chicken and a buttery cracker topping, this delicious Ritz cracker chicken casserole is the perfect choice for dinner on busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 782kcal

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 the oven to 350°F. Place an 8×8-inch casserole dish on a rimmed baking tray and 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 smooth and fully combined.
Fold in the diced rotisserie chicken, being careful not to break up the pieces too much.
Transfer the chicken casserole filling to the prepared dish and smooth the top into an even layer.
In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the entire surface of the casserole.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Ritz cracker Fresh Stacks work well here, since the extra sleeves stay fresh after opening. Three of the shorter sleeves will give you about 2 cups of crumbs for this recipe.
You can prepare the filling up to 8 hours in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, then transfer to the baking dish, add the cracker topping, and bake when ready.
To crush the Ritz crackers quickly, place them in a large ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to break them into crumbs.
Oven temperatures can vary and may need to be recalibrated from time to time for accuracy. Check your casserole at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

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