Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole has a creative combination of flavors; a little bit creamy, a little bit cheesy, and a little bit spicy. It is sure to be in your regular weeknight dinner rotation. You might also enjoy our other casserole recipes!
Servings 6 servings
Baking Temp 400°F
Equipment
- 7x11-inch baking dish
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sliced chives
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté cubed chicken for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, and chives until smooth. Fold in cooked chicken and peas.
- Transfer to prepared dish. Top with cheese and crushed crackers. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over cracker crumbs.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes, or until golden brown.
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