Description
A warm, cheesy, buttery casserole that’s quick to prep and even quicker to disappear. This comforting Neiman Marcus classic blends tender chicken, creamy soup, shredded cheddar, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. It’s simple, satisfying, and always a hit at potlucks or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed 4 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional: ½ cup chopped green onions, ½ tsp paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl until well combined.
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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until coated. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
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Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
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Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead tip: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked casserole (without cracker topping). Add topping before baking.
- Customizable: Add sautéed mushrooms, chopped spinach, or diced green chilies for extra texture or heat.
- Gluten-free tip: Use gluten-free crackers and soup substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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