Description
This Ritz Chicken Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that’s easy to prepare and always a hit. Tender shredded chicken is combined with a creamy sauce and topped with buttery, crunchy Ritz crackers.
Ingredients
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- 10.5 ounces can condensed chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine Creamy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed chicken soup, Italian seasoning, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.
- Add Chicken and Green Onions: Fold in the cooked and shredded chicken along with the sliced green onions into the mixture. Ensure the chicken is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Ritz Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Mix until the crackers are evenly coated with butter.
- Add Ritz Topping: Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- For a spicier casserole, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the creamy mixture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas, carrots, or mushrooms.
- For a richer topping, you can add shredded cheddar cheese to the Ritz cracker mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
