Name: Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 8 cups shredded leftover or rotisserie chicken (from 2 chickens); 21 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 sleeves buttery round crackers, such as Ritz, coarsely crushed (about 3 cups); Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish, optional

Instructions

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Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or grease with extra butter.

Filling

Make the casserole filling:

Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes.

Stir in the chicken, condensed soup, sour cream, broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Transfer to the greased baking dish and spread in an even layer; set aside.

Topping

Make the topping:

Wipe the skillet clean. Over medium heat, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Remove from the heat, then add the crackers and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the chicken filling.

Baking

Bake and serve:

Bake the casserole until bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Serving

Garnish with the sliced green onions, if using, and serve.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole