Description
A creamy and savory baked chicken casserole topped with crunchy Ritz crackers, perfect for a comforting family dinner or a potluck contribution.
Ingredients
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Cooked Chicken
- 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Dairy and Canned Goods
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
Spices and Seasonings
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried onion powder
Cracker Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Butter
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Mix until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare cracker topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until coated evenly. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to bake.
- For a crispier topping, bake it a little longer or broil briefly at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
