Ritz Chicken Casserole
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a golden buttery crunch. This easy Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 435kcal
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13-inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers about 35 crackers, crushed
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 4 ounces whipped cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
- In a bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Set aside.2 sleeves Ritz Crackers, 3 Tablespoons butter
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, onion powder, black pepper, and cheddar until smooth.4 ounces whipped cream cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Add the shredded chicken and stir until fully combined.4 cups cooked chicken
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and top with the buttered crackers.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes, until bubbling.
- Remove the foil and bake a few more minutes if needed to brown the topping.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.chopped parsley
Covering with foil prevents the crackers from over-browning.
Serve over egg noodles or rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 1mg