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Crispy Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe with Ritz Topping

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A quick and easy casserole featuring creamy chicken filling topped with a buttery, crispy Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this comforting dish balances creamy and crispy textures.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If using raw chicken, cook and shred it first. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
  3. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold the shredded chicken into the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top if using.
  6. Crush the Ritz crackers by hand or with a rolling pin. Mix the crushed crackers with melted butter until all crumbs are coated.
  7. Sprinkle the buttery Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to set up.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let casserole rest before slicing to help it firm up. Use room temperature cream cheese and sour cream for best texture. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Use gluten-free crackers for gluten-free option. Butter crackers well for a crispy topping.

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Keywords: chicken casserole, Ritz topping, crispy casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, creamy chicken casserole

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