Crockpot Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Crockpot Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner! Tender shredded chicken is slow cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, then topped with buttery Ritz crackers for the perfect crunchy finish. It’s an easy family meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights with just a few minutes of prep.
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Why You’ll Love this Chicken Dinner
- The slow cooker does almost all the work, making this an easy dump-and-go dinner that’s perfect for busy weekdays.
- Tender shredded chicken, a creamy homemade-style sauce, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping come together for the ultimate comfort food casserole.
- Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or with your favorite vegetables for a hearty family dinner everyone will ask for again.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers, crumbled
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Step By Step Instructions
STEP ONE – Place chicken breasts into Crockpot.
STEP TWO – Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, and garlic.
STEP THREE – Cover with lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked and tender.
STEP FOUR – In the last hour, remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Stir the sauce well and then add the shredded chicken back into the Crockpot and combine.
STEP FIVE – In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
STEP SIX – In a mixing bowl, add the crumbled Ritz crackers and Italian seasoning. Pour the melted butter on top and stir well to combine.
STEP SEVEN – Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot. Cover and cook on high for the remaining hour.
STEP EIGHT – Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Crockpot Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Crockpot Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner! Tender shredded chicken is slow cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, then topped with buttery Ritz crackers for the perfect crunchy finish. It’s an easy family meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights with just a few minutes of prep.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into Crockpot.
- Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, and garlic.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked and tender.
- In the last hour, remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks. Stir the sauce well and then add the shredded chicken back into the Crockpot and combine.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- In a mixing bowl, add the crumbled Ritz crackers and Italian seasoning. Pour the melted butter on top and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot. Cover and cook on high for the remaining hour.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenderloins all work well in this recipe. Serve the chicken whole or shred it before stirring it back into the sauce. If you prefer to leave the chicken whole, add the crushed crackers at the beginning of the cooking time.
- Swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom, cream of celery, or cream of chicken and herbs soup for a slightly different flavor.
- Green onions make a great substitute for white or yellow onion and can also be sprinkled on top as a fresh garnish.
- For a heartier one-pot meal, stir in frozen mixed vegetables, peas, peas and carrots, green beans, or sliced mushrooms during cooking.
- For even more flavor, mix cooked, crumbled bacon into the sauce before slow cooking.
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
