Description
A delicious and creamy cheesy chicken casserole that is perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 sleeve (about 30) Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ¾ cup of cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until fully coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This casserole can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Try adding vegetables such as peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg