Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Warm, creamy, and topped with a golden layer of crunchy Ritz crackers, this Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings nostalgia to your dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or family gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken, a rich sauce, and a delightful texture that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil chicken breasts in a large pot for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and top with crushed Ritz crackers.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the crackers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg