Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is delicious, easy, creamy, and flavorful with savory rotisserie chicken and a buttery cracker topping. This huge family favorite is ready for the oven in less than fifteen minutes, making it easily doable for busy weeknights.
Serve this tasty chicken casserole with rice, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, or roasted root vegetables.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Cooked chicken: This recipe works with any cooked chicken, including roasted, poached, stewed, or grilled.
- Cream of chicken soup: You can substitute cream of mushroom soup.
- Garlic powder: I like to use Kinder’s woodfired garlic, but you can use any garlic powder.
- Ritz crackers: I used Ritz Everything baked with onion, poppy seeds, garlic, and sea salt, but you can use any Ritz crackers.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted butter.
- Fresh herbs: Thyme, rosemary, or parsley.
How To Make Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
- Stir the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and green onions.
- Spread the chicken mixture in a 2½-quart greased casserole dish and top with the Ritz cracker topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated.
How To Make This Casserole Ahead Of Time
This casserole can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance. Do not add the cracker crumb topping until you are ready to bake. Cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 40 minutes before baking. Mix the cracker topping and sprinkle it over the chicken mixture. Bake as instructed.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this with southern-style green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, or creamed spinach. Other great accompaniments are marinated cucumbers and onions, three-bean salad, and Italian chopped salad.
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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1½ sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ cup unsalted or salted butter
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2.5-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Stir the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the Ritz cracker topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees in a casserole covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes or until warm.
- Freeze for up to 3 months, but do not add the cracker topping. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Add the cracker topping and bake as directed.
Maureen
This is the perfect meal for the cooler weather we are having lately. It’s delicious, made with simple ingredients, and oh-so-satisfying!
Barbie R
Ritz Cracker Casserole is something I remember having as a kid when my mom made it. We ate Ritz Crackers all the time, and I used to think they were ours because my last name is Ritzman.
Beth Pierce
LOL! That is awesome!
Andrea
Ritz crackers make the perfect breading. This chicken has such a nice crunch.
Jerry G
I absolutely loved how you made the classic comfort-dish vibe of a “crackers-on-top” chicken casserole come alive. That buttery, crunchy topping looks downright irresistible. Your step-by-step photos and prep tips make this feel genuinely doable for a cozy family dinner night.
Jennifer Passmore
I love Ritz crackers! They are so versatile when it comes to cooking! I am putting this casserole on my to-make list for sure, it looks so good!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jennifer! Enjoy!
Sienna
The perfect cold weather treat my whole family will eat!
Ben
My Mama Ruby used to make something very similar to this, so I really enjoyed it for the flavor and the nostalgia.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Ben!
Terri
I made this last night, and we loved it. It’s so cozy, and the Ritz is perfect with the creamy chicken base.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Terri!
Kristin
SO yummy! It reminds me of the casserole my grandma used to make. I love it.
Maria
This is just such classic comfort food. I LOVE the buttery Ritz on top!