Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

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This Ritz cracker chicken casserole is a classic creamy chicken casserole, great for a weeknight dinner. Rotisserie chicken makes it easier, and the buttery cracker topping provides that familiar crunch.

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole garnished with green onions on a plate with a fork
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 cups packed shredded rotisserie chicken (from 2 whole rotisserie chickens)

  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup sliced scallions, plus more for garnish

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 2 sleeves buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed (about 60 crackers)

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole ingredients on a counter

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir together shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, scallions, sour cream, chicken broth, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread into an even layer.

    Baking dish with a chicken soup mixture spread on the bottom

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  3. Stir crackers and butter together in a bowl until coated, and sprinkle evenly over chicken mixture.

    Unbaked Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole in a baking dish

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and crackers are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions.

    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole in a baking dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408 Calories
30g Fat
23g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 794mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 222mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.