Chicken Casserole Recipe by InfoStarBase

Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe

This Creamy Chicken Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. It’s simple to prepare yet delivers a flavor-packed meal sure to please the whole family. With tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping, this dish will become a staple in your cooking repertoire!

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium-sized chicken breasts, cooked, cooled, and deboned
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can of cream of chicken soup
• 8 oz. sour cream
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 stacks Ritz crackers
• Chicken broth (to thin the mixture)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). A properly preheated oven ensures even cooking and helps achieve that crispy topping everyone loves.

2. Prepare Chicken: Cut your cooked, deboned chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Place these pieces in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, letting the flavors enhance the dish. This ensures that each mouthful of chicken is savory and well-seasoned.

3. Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. The combination of these two ingredients will create a rich and creamy sauce that coats the chicken beautifully. Add chicken broth gradually, mixing until you reach your desired consistency. You want the sauce to be thick enough to cling to the chicken but not so dense that it dries out while baking.

4. Combine: Pour the creamy soup and sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken pieces in the casserole dish. Use a spatula to stir gently, ensuring all the chicken is well coated in the sauce for maximum flavor.

5. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, melt the butter or margarine. While the butter is melting, crush the Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag or with a rolling pin, aiming for a fine crumble that will provide a crunchy topping. Once the butter has melted, mix it with the crushed crackers until everything is well combined. This mixture will create a deliciously crispy layer on top of the casserole.

6. Top Casserole: Sprinkle the buttery, crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top of the casserole. This not only adds crunch but also introduces a rich buttery flavor that enhances the overall dish.

7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the casserole is heated through and the cracker topping is golden brown and bubbly. Keep an eye on it towards the end of the baking time to prevent over-browning.

Serving

Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly, making serving easier. You can serve the chicken casserole hot, either on its own or alongside a fresh salad or some steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. The creamy, savory chicken, perfectly complemented by the crispy topping, will have everyone asking for seconds!

Enjoy your delicious chicken casserole! This hearty dish not only provides comfort but also brings the family together around the dinner table, making it a perfect choice for any day of the week. Whether you’re preparing dinner on a busy night or hosting a gathering, this recipe will not disappoint!