Ritz Chicken Casserole: How to Make It

This is a flavorful and super-easy dish. You can use freshly cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken, and then it’s just a matter of crushing Ritz crackers for the topping and combining the filling. You can use a rotisserie chicken or about 1 1/2 pounds of chopped or shredded boneless chicken breasts. Easy-peasy!

A Ritz chicken casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner because it is so fast and easy to throw together. And it’s something you can get creative with. Take a look at our variations for a few ideas. The creamy chicken mixture is fantastic over rice or potatoes, or serve it on toast points or puff pastry shells.

Recipe Variations

• Vegetables: Sauté diced onions and celery until softened, then add them to the filling mixture before baking.
• Mushrooms: Add a small can of sliced mushrooms (drained) or 4 to 6 ounces of fresh sliced mushrooms sautéed in butter or olive oil.
• Turkey: Make the casserole with leftover diced turkey.
• Ham: Add 1 cup of diced ham to the chicken filling for a smoky twist.
• Bacon: Add a few tablespoons of fried crumbled bacon to the filling.

What to Serve with Ritz Chicken Casserole

• Salad: A tangy slaw or simple green salad with vinaigrette would complement the richness of the casserole.
• Potatoes: These fried smashed potatoes would be great with the casserole, or you might like these sweet potato fries or air fryer roasted potatoes.
• Rice: The creamy chicken is great over rice. Try this never-fail Instant Pot rice or this easy garlic and cauliflower rice.
• Vegetables: Green beans, broccoli, or peas would provide a colorful contrast and complement the chicken nicely.

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