Ritz Chicken Casserole (Creamy, Buttery, and Easy)
Creamy Ritz Chicken Casserole made with tender shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and a golden buttery Ritz cracker topping. An easy six-ingredient comfort food dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup with herbs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and Italian seasoning.
3. Stir in cooked chicken and spread into baking dish.
4. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until golden and the center reaches 165°F.
6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
For a cheesy variation, add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Add cooked broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
Keep the Ritz topping separate when preparing ahead.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Find it online: https://elitesrecipes.com/ritz-chicken-casserole/