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Creamy Ritz Chicken Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy and comforting baked dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and green onions, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust that bakes to a golden, crunchy finish. Perfect for a quick and crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 1 1/2 cup condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken

Topping

  • 1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers (about 2 sleeves)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC) and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Chicken and Cream Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, sour cream, and sliced green onions. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Add Chicken: Stir in the cooked and shredded chicken into the soup mixture. Once evenly combined, spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the casserole base.
  4. Prepare Cracker Topping: In a small bowl, combine the crumbled Ritz crackers with the melted butter, mixing until the crackers are well coated with butter.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the chicken casserole. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the casserole is bubbling hot.

Notes

  • This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust packed with flavor and crunch.
  • It’s an ideal comfort food that’s simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Use freshly shredded chicken from leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat sour cream and low-sodium cream of chicken soup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 614
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 712 mg
  • Fat: 37 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 51 g
  • Cholesterol: 149 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/creamy-ritz-chicken-casserole-recipe/