Description
A creamy and delicious chicken casserole topped with buttery crackers, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Fold in the chopped green onions.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter until well coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Add vegetables like frozen peas or broccoli to the chicken mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg