Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our creamy chicken casserole topped with golden Ritz crackers. This easy, crowd-pleasing dish features tender chicken mixed with a rich, savory filling and a crispy, buttery crust that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, it’s a recipe you’ll cherish for years to come.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 1 cup frozen peas or broccoli (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced chicken until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion powder, and half the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- If using, fold in vegetables for added nutrition.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with crushed Ritz crackers and remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg