Description
A creamy and savory chicken casserole that combines tender cooked chicken with a rich blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream, topped with crunchy Ritz cracker crumbs for a perfect comforting dish.
Ingredients
Protein
– 4 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
Dairy
– 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– 1/2 cup sour cream
Canned Goods
– 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
Spices & Seasonings
– 1/4 tsp garlic powder
– 1/4 tsp dried onion powder
Cracker Topping
– 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
– 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture: Spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are coated.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Feel free to add shredded cheese or herbs to customize the flavor.
- Use cooked, shredded chicken for convenience; rotisserie chicken works well.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until baking.
- Serving suggestions include steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
