Description
This creamy chicken casserole with buttery cracker topping is a comforting, flavorful dish made with tender shredded chicken, a creamy base, and a crunchy, buttery topping that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups buttery cracker crumbs (such as Ritz crackers)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer to the Baking Dish: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the buttery cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated in the butter.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumb mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli to the casserole for extra nutrition.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- You can use different types of cheese such as mozzarella or Monterey Jack for variety.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream, or use a homemade cream of chicken soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
