Description
This Irresistible Crack Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish made with shredded chicken, two types of cream soups, and a crispy Ritz cracker and cheddar cheese topping. It’s an easy-to-make casserole baked to perfection, perfect for a hearty family meal or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare it for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Chicken and Cream Soups: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Cheese to Mixture: Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken and soup mixture for added creaminess and flavor.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers, the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and melted butter until combined.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the cracker and cheese topping evenly over the chicken mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and shredded before starting.
- Use fresh shredded cheese for the best melting quality.
- The topping adds a delicious crispy texture; do not skip it.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crack chicken casserole, creamy chicken casserole, easy chicken casserole, cheesy chicken casserole, baked chicken dish
