Creamy Ritz Cracker Chicken and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Ritz Cracker Chicken and Rice Casserole
Description
This casserole layers cooked, diced chicken with minute instant rice soaked in chicken broth and mixed with sour cream and cream of chicken or mushroom soup. Optionally sautéed onions add mild sweetness and texture. The mixture is baked in a single dish to integrate flavors and cook the rice thoroughly. A topping made by mixing melted butter into crushed Ritz crackers is added partway through baking, then returned to the oven until the cracker topping turns golden brown and crisp.
The creamy filling contrasts well with the buttery, crisp cracker crust, providing a pleasing variety of textures. The use of instant rice shortens cooking time and simplifies preparation. This casserole serves well as a substantial main course or a potluck contribution.
For a milder texture, omit the sautéed onions, or add your preferred seasonings to enhance flavor. Serve warm straight from the casserole dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken diced, cooked
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups rice Minute brand instant rice
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup or one of each, or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup onion sautéed (optional, chopped
- 1 tick butter melted, 4 ounces
- 2 tubes Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the chicken, chicken broth, rice, sour cream, and soup.
- Add the sautéed onion, if using, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour the melted butter over the crushed crackers and mix until well coated.
- After the casserole has baked for 20 minutes, sprinkle the buttered crackers on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the crackers are browned and the casserole is bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1002mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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