Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is creamy and cozy, with tender chicken and a buttery cracker topping that bakes up golden and crisp.
Servings: 8
Calories: 354kcal
Equipment
- 2.5-Quart Casserole Dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese or sour cream
- 1- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2-3 stalks green onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 5 ounce Ritz crackers crushed (use more next time)
- ¾ stick butter salted and melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 2.5-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese (or sour cream), cream of chicken soup, green onions, ground black pepper and garlic powder.
- Stir in diced chicken and mix until fully coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, combine Ritz crackers with melted butter and dried parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake about 25 minutes until bubbling and topping is golden.
Notes
- Extra Smooth: If your cottage cheese/sour cream is room temperature, it helps everything mix more smoothly.
- Don’t Skip the Butter: It’s what makes the cracker topping crisp instead of dry.
- Taste your Filling: Add extra seasoning before baking if you prefer a stronger onion or garlic flavor.
- Double It: This recipe scales easily! Make one for dinner and freeze another for later (just save the topping until you bake it).
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
