Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Cozy up with the Best Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers! This easy, cheesy, and crispy-topped dish is pure comfort food. Learn how to make it!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken for ease)
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer the cooked chicken (shredded or cubed) in the bottom of the casserole dish. If using peas, scatter them on top of the chicken.
- Pour the soup and cheese mixture over the chicken (and peas, if using) and spread it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, crush the Ritz crackers. Mix the crushed crackers with melted butter until well coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
