Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This easy Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole transforms simple ingredients into the ultimate comfort food with tender shredded chicken in a creamy sauce topped with golden, buttery crushed crackers
Servings: 8
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked shredded chicken I used two small rotisserie chickens, skin and bones removed
- 8-10 slices cooked bacon chopped
- ¾ cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 2 10.5oz can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounce sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 full sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing your casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine your shredded chicken with the cooked bacon, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Italian seasoning and any other seasonings you're using. Mix everything together until you have a smooth, creamy chicken mixture.6 cups cooked shredded chicken, 2 10.5oz can cream of chicken soup, 8 ounce sour cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 8-10 slices cooked bacon
- Transfer the chicken mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom. In a separate bowl, combine your crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, stirring until all the crackers are well coated. Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.2 full sleeves Ritz crackers, ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the top of the crackers has turned golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy this comfort food with your family.¾ cup sliced green onions
Notes
- Use a food processor to quickly crush your crackers if you're making a double recipe or want perfectly uniform pieces.
- Quick prep means using store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own - it saves time without sacrificing flavor.
- Prevent freezer burn by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil if you plan to freeze portions.
- Add poppy seeds to the cracker topping for a unique twist that adds extra flavor and visual appeal.
- For a stronger onion flavor, use sweet onion diced and sautéed before adding to the mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Vitamin D: 0.03µg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg