Description

Creamy Chicken Ritz Casserole is a cozy, comforting dish made with tender shredded chicken in a tangy, velvety sauce topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs. It’s weeknight-easy, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)

1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (about 30 crackers)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)

1 cup small broccoli florets, peas, or corn (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2.5–3 quart baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together cream soup and sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold in shredded chicken and any optional vegetables.
Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and poppy seeds (if using).
Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until topping is golden and edges are bubbly.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Mix in cooked rice or egg noodles for a heartier casserole.

Add shredded cheese for extra richness.

For more flavor, add garlic powder, onion powder, or hot sauce to the sauce.

Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer to keep topping crisp.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
Calories: 430
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 95mg