Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked with a creamy sauce and topped with a crispy Ritz cracker crust. It’s a perfect meal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to coat the crackers evenly.
- Spread the sour cream over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. In another bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth, then pour the mixture over the chicken and sour cream layer.
- Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg