Description
Paula Deen’s chicken casserole blends Southern comfort with creamy, cheesy goodness. Ritz cracker crumbs create a golden, buttery crust that elevates this classic dish to irresistible heights you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) salted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients and Garnish:
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat a 2.5-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by whisking together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and finely chopped green onions in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Fold the tender shredded chicken into the creamy mixture, ensuring each piece is generously coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface.
- Crush the Ritz crackers into fine, uniform crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Melt the butter completely, then blend it thoroughly with the cracker crumbs to create a rich, golden topping.
- Distribute the buttery cracker mixture over the chicken casserole, creating an even layer that will turn crisp and golden during baking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a beautifully bronzed cracker topping and bubbling edges that indicate the dish is heated through.
Notes
- Customize your dish by sprinkling sharp cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture for a tangy twist that elevates the overall taste.
- Lower the sodium content effortlessly by selecting unsalted butter and crackers, making this recipe more heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg