
Creamy Ritz Chicken Casserole – We love it for how good it tastes and the fact that it’s a breeze to make – does it get any better than that after a long day?
In the early 1900s, the Jackson Cracker company of Jackson, Michigan, developed a small, round cracker called the Jaxon. The company was bought out by Nabisco in 1919. Nabisco introduced the Ritz Cracker in 1934.
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Cheesy Ritz Chicken Casserole
We love it for how good it tastes and the fact that it’s a breeze to make – does it get any better than that after a long day?
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Servings: 4
Calories: 516kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken breast shredded
- 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 1 sleave ritz crackers crushed
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika ganish
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Combine soup and sour cream in a large bowl, then stir in shredded chicken.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, and stir in Italian seasoning, paprika and red pepper flakes.
- Pour mixture into greased baking dish, then top with crushed ritz crackers.
- Evenly pour melted butter over the crushed crackers, then place baking dish in oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until dish is heated through and crackers are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1417IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg