Ritz Chicken Casserole
A creamy, comforting casserole featuring juicy shredded chicken and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This hearty dish is quick to prepare and transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables optional
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers for the topping
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well until fully combined. If you'd like to add some veggies for color and nutrition, toss them in as well.
- Transfer this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and the remaining cheddar cheese. Stir until the crackers are well-coated and cheesy.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Once done, let it cool for a few minutes, and serve warm!