Description
This comforting Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole combines tender shredded chicken with creamy soup, a crispy Ritz cracker topping, and melty cheddar cheese for a deliciously easy family meal baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp seasoning salt
Toppings
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Chicken and Soup: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the cream of chicken soup and milk, stirring well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired to enhance the flavor.
- Layer Crackers: Spread half of the crushed Ritz crackers evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a crispy base layer.
- Add Chicken Mixture: Pour the chicken and soup mixture over the cracker layer, spreading it out evenly to cover the crackers completely.
- Top with Cheese and Crackers: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture, then top with the remaining crushed Ritz crackers for a crunchy, golden crust.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese and low-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Shredded precooked chicken can be used to save time.
- Adjust seasoning salt to taste or substitute with regular salt if preferred.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli to the chicken mixture for added nutrition.
