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This Ritz Chicken Casserole has become a family favorite weeknight meal. We have even made it for the holidays because how easy it is to make.
Casserole Recipes make dinnertime a breeze and this Ritz Chicken Casserole is one we make often. It is filling, delicious and made with simple ingredients. The crunchy topping and the creamy center creates the best casserole.
If you love this casserole, then you are going to love Chicken and Rice Casserole, Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, Italian Crescent Casserole and Jalapeño Corn Casserole.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Ritz Chicken Casserole makes the best weeknight meal. It is the perfect to make with leftover chicken and simple seasoning. Adding the crunchy topping makes it the ultimate casserole that everyone will love.
This casserole is comforting, creamy, and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken – Use cooked, shredded chicken breasts. You can also use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken
- Cream of Chicken Soup – Try making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
- Ritz Crackers – A sleeve of crackers that have been crushed
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Add Cheese – For extra flavor, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture.
- Cream Soup – Substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup.
- Vegetables – You can add in vegetables if you prefer. You can add in onions, peas, slice mushrooms or bell peppers.
How to Make Ritz Chicken Casserole
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic salt, and pepper.
Step 3 – Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4 – In a separate bowl, combine the crunchy Ritz Crackers with melted butter.
Step 5 – Sprinkle the crunchy Ritz cracker topping evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Step 6 – Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Step 7 – Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Cooking Time – If the topping browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish – To easily serve this Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole spray non stick cooking spray. This also helps to make cleanup a breeze.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy chicken casserole is perfect to serve for the holidays or a weeknight meal. This casserole is a complete meal but I like to serve with a side of Air Fryer Broccoli, Crock Pot Green Beans and Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls.
It is even delicious served with a large green salad for a complete meal idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
To crush Ritz Crackers you do not need any special equipment. You can pour the sleeve of crackers in a ziplock bag or crush them right in the packaging. These crackers can easily be crushed with your hands.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can double the recipe just make sure to use two casserole dishes. But you can bake them both in the oven at the same time.
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Ritz Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers about 30 crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic salt, and pepper.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
The whole family loved this recipe! Everyone cleaned their plates.