Description
A creamy chicken casserole with a crispy cracker topping, offering ultimate comfort and flavor. This dish is simple to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed (about 45 crackers)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is fully blended and creamy.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter until all crumbs are coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor.
- Coating the cracker topping thoroughly with butter ensures a crisp, golden finish.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain a creamy interior.
- Substitute crackers with breadcrumbs or panko for a different texture.
- Add shredded cheese under the cracker layer for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx.)
- Calories: 400–450 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: N/A