Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Recipe
Chicken casserole with Ritz Crackers might be one of the easiest chicken casseroles I’ve ever made. It has the comfort food ingredients you love—sour cream, butter, and Ritz Crackers. It’s perfect for a family dinner, potluck, or when you just want something cozy and delicious!
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a family favorite that I have been making for years. It has a creamy, rich sauce and a golden, buttery crunch topping that everyone loves, and it’s easy to add some variety to the recipe.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 60 minutes | 4-6 | Beginner + |
Ingredient Notes
Melted Butter – Rich and golden, the butter soaks into the cracker topping, creating that irresistible buttery crunch that makes every bite melt in your mouth.
Ritz Cracker crumbs – You can’t go wrong with the classic buttery, salty, and wonderfully crisp crackers sprinkled on the chicken. It creates a great contrast to the creamy filling.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – The chicken cooks up so tender and moist in this recipe.
Sour cream – The sour cream will have a cool, tangy taste and it gives the dish a thick, creamy consistency.
Condensed cream of chicken soup – Thick, savory, and comforting, this soup is the base of the creamy sauce, holding everything together with classic homestyle flavor.
Chicken broth – This adds a little more flavor to the dish and keeps the chicken tender as it cooks.
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
How To Make The Ritz Chicken Casserole
Gather your ingredients. Crush the Ritz Crackers in a Ziplock bag and set aside. I used one sleeve of crackers, and that was plenty. Melt the butter and pour it into a 9×9-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the crushed Ritz Crackers over the top.
Next, place the chicken on top of the Ritz Crackers and butter. Mix the sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Then, spread it over the chicken.
Sprinkle the remainder of the Ritz Crackers on top of the chicken and bake uncovered for one hour. If you have thick chicken breasts, you might need to cook them a little longer. Thinner breasts can be cooked for approximately 45-55 minutes.
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How To Store And Reheat Chicken Casserole
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated.
Microwave: To reheat, place some on a microwave-safe plate and heat for two to three minutes or until the chicken is hot.
Oven: Add a splash of chicken broth and a few fresh Ritz Crackers over the top of the leftovers. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Tips For Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
- Pro Tip: Use shredded chicken to cut down on prep time.
- Switch It Up: If sour cream isn’t your thing, swap in plain Greek yogurt for a lighter tang. Use the same measurement.
- Boost the Flavor: Toss in some veggies like broccoli, peas, or carrots. You can add canned or frozen veggies to the dish.
- Keep It Crunchy: Bake uncovered so the Ritz cracker topping stays golden and crisp.
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup Ritz Cracker crumbs (about one sleeve)
- 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Melt the butter and pour into the bottom of a 9″ x 9″ casserole dish.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Ritz Crackers over the butter.
- Place the chicken breasts over the top
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Spread over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining Ritz Crackers over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
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