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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

A comforting and budget-friendly casserole made with tender shredded chicken, creamy ingredients, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping that offers a delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream Full-fat gives best creaminess; Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild, your choice
Topping
  • 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers About 1 sleeve; pulse in food processor for finer crumb
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are fully moistened.
  5. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling, pressing lightly so it adheres.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
  2. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Quick timing tip: if your chicken is cold, warm it briefly to help the casserole reach serving temperature faster.