Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This ritz cracker chicken casserole is a real crowd-pleaser! Layers of chicken, rice, and veggies topped with salty-buttery Ritz crackers.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1.5 cups whole grain and wild rice blend cooked
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked
- .5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Prep Ahead:
- Cook the rice according to package directions and store in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Cook the chicken, either by searing it on the stovetop or braising it and then shredding. Transfer to a resealable bag or container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Chop the broccoli, discarding the stems, and Store in a resealable bag or container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Crush the Ritz crackers and store in a resealable bag or container.
Prepare From Prepped:
- Follow the instructions in “Make From Fresh”
Make From Fresh:
- Preheat the oven to 375*F.
- Layer the rice on the bottom of a 9x13” casserole dish.
- Top with the broccoli florets.
- Mix the chicken, garlic powder, soup, and sour cream in a bowl until combined, then top the broccoli with the mixture, gently spreading until it’s in an even layer.
- Crush the ritz crackers in a microwave safe bowl, either with your hands or in a plastic bag. Combine with the butter and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
- Spread the crushed crackers over the top of the casserole in an even layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the crackers have lightly browned.
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Notes
This simple recipe makes a great weeknight meal but it does require a little advanced planning, which is what makes it so perfect as a meal prep dish.
I mean it when I say it’s super customizable;
- I like to use wild rice or a blend as the bottom layer.
- For the vegetable layer, swap green beans or even frozen vegetable mix instead of broccoli.
- Shredded chicken works just as well as seared, chopped chicken or even rotisserie chicken pulled off the bone.
- I prefer cream of celery soup, but you can just as easily use cream of mushroom or cream of chicken.