Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 sleeve butter crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix chicken filling: In a bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until well combined and creamy.
- Layer the casserole: Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese over this layer.
- Add remaining layers: Top the cheese with the remaining chicken mixture, then scatter the rest of the cheddar cheese evenly on top. Finally, distribute the crushed butter crackers over the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the casserole set slightly for easier serving. Enjoy your warm, cheesy, comforting casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade or low-sodium alternative for a fresher flavor.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For added vegetable nutrition, consider mixing in finely chopped celery or green onions.
- Crushed crackers can be replaced by breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for a different texture.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it hold together better when scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
