Ready to impress your taste buds with something creamy, crunchy, and totally comforting? This Ritz Chicken Casserole is your go-to dish for a cozy dinner that everyone will love. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a warm and delicious meal in no time. Perfect for busy nights or when you’re craving something hearty!
Ingredients for This Ritz Chicken Casserole:
Let’s get our ingredients ready! Start with a can of condensed chicken soup—this is the creamy base of your casserole. A little Italian seasoning will add the perfect touch of flavor, and sour cream brings in that tangy richness. A pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and some sliced green onions for a pop of freshness. You can’t forget the star of the show—cooked, shredded chicken! And for the topping, grab a sleeve of Ritz crackers and some melted unsalted butter to give everything that irresistible crunch.
How to Make Ritz Chicken Casserole:
Let’s get baking!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish—no sticking here! In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed chicken soup, Italian seasoning, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together until it’s creamy and smooth.
Now, fold in your shredded chicken and sliced green onions. You want every piece of chicken coated in that dreamy sauce, so give it a good mix.
Transfer the chicken mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Next up, grab a separate bowl and combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Stir it up until the crackers are nice and coated with the buttery goodness.
Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs generously over the top of the chicken mixture. Pop the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
Once baked, take it out and let it cool slightly (if you can wait that long!) before serving up your delicious, comforting casserole.
How to Serve Ritz Chicken Casserole:
This casserole is a complete meal on its own, but if you’re looking to pair it with something, a side salad or roasted vegetables would balance it out perfectly. It’s also great served with some warm, buttery rolls to mop up any extra sauce!
How to Store Ritz Chicken Casserole:
If you happen to have leftovers (lucky you!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm it up in the oven. If you want to freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing—just pop it in the oven to bake again when you’re ready to enjoy!
Tips to Make Ritz Chicken Casserole:
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor!
- Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonings or add a sprinkle of cheese on top for extra gooey goodness.
- For a slightly lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.
- Want an extra crispy topping? Bake the casserole uncovered for a few more minutes.
Ritz Chicken Casserole
Description
A creamy, comforting casserole with tender chicken and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces can condensed chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken soup, Italian seasoning, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken and sliced green onions. Mix well to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Stir until crackers are coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6