Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
A creamy chicken casserole topped with buttery Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese, then baked until the chicken is tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- mixing spoon
- oven
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups sour cream
- 1 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts. Arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Stir until fully mixed.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken and sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For a crispier topping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the flavors to meld.