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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole offers a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy textures, making it a perfect comfort food dish. With a rich, creamy sauce topped with a crispy Ritz cracker crust, it's an easy-to-make meal that's ideal for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Ritz crackers crushed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 can 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cracker Mixture: Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and layer half in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Add Chicken: Lay chicken breasts on top of the cracker base.
  4. Creamy Sauce: Combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and pour over the chicken.
  5. Cheese and Crackers: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, followed by the remaining cracker mixture.
  6. Bake: Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden.

Notes

  • Substitute different cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a twist.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free crackers and soup.