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Chicken on the Ritz

50 minutes
4.44 from 30 votes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.03.20

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Chicken on the Ritz – this casserole couldn’t get any easier made with ingredients you’re bound to have on hand. This casserole is perfect for a busy night and packs lots of flavor.

a casserole dish filled with Chicken on the Ritz with a spoon and a scoop taken out

I thought it’s time I gave you guys another really simple recipe that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. And by simple, I mean really simple, like only 6 ingredients kind of simple. One that you can put together in less than 10 minutes, and by 10 minutes I’m really exaggerating here, but hey we’re all at different levels in our cooking skills.

I have to say I first heard of this dish in a Christmas movie I was watching over Christmas, love my Christmas movies, and I got curious and had to make it myself. Normally I don’t cook with canned soups like this, but I have to tell I can totally understand the appeal, especially when you come home from a busy day at work.

What Is Chicken on the Ritz?

Creamy chicken and broccoli, topped with my favorite crackers of all time, Ritz crackers, then slowly drizzled with some melted butter and finally baked until the casserole gets all bubbly and the crackers form a crispy topping. Need I say more? You’ll not only be blown away with the simplicity here but also the drool worthy flavors we’re accomplishing in the kitchen today!

process of making Chicken on the Ritz

Ingredients

  • Soup – Just 1 entire can of cream of chicken soup is all we need.
  • Sour cream – This will give us creaminess, tang, and acidity. These flavors are important for ensuring our dish doesn’t get too one note.
  • Chicken – Cooked chicken, cooled and cut into cubes.
  • Broccoli – We want to chop up the florets into bite size pieces and use just those in our dish.
  • Topping – Crushed Ritz crackers and unsalted butter, so easy!

How To Make Chicken on the Ritz

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine the filling: In a bowl whisk the cream of chicken soup and sour cream together. Add the chicken, broccoli florets and toss it together with the cream of chicken/sour cream mixture, making sure each pieces is coated fully. Add the chicken and broccoli to the casserole dish.
  3. Prep the crackers: Add the crackers to a food processor and pulse a few times until the crackers resemble breadcrumbs.
  4. Finish the dish: Sprinkled the crumbled crackers over the casserole the chicken and broccoli and then drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for 40 minutes until the casserole starts to bubble and the crackers start to turn golden brown.

What Else Can I Use In This Dish?

  • Greek yogurt for some extra protein instead of sour cream
  • Rather than use cream of chicken soup, feel free to sub in cream of mushroom soup
  • Not a broccoli fan? Cauliflower, green beans, peas, etc, can all be used in it’s place
  • Feel free to add cheese to this dish. Either mixed in with the chicken and broccoli, or on top with the crackers.

No Food Processor On Hand?

Fear not because you can make this dish just as easily without one. Just pop your crackers in a large freezer bag, zip it closed, and crush the crackers with a wooden mallet or even a rolling pin. Free therapy!

a fork holding some Chicken on the Ritz over a plate

Leftovers

Store in an airtight container for 3 – 4 days in the fridge. If freezing ensure that your dish is wrapped in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Be sure that your dish has fully cooled before it is placed in either the freezer or fridge because otherwise it will not cool properly.

Freezing

This dish will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly in an airtight container or covered tightly in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place it in the fridge and allow to thaw for a day. The dish must be thawed entirely before it is put in the oven. Bake as instructed.

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Chicken on the Ritz

4.44 from 30 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 50 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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Chicken on the Ritz – this casserole couldn't get any easier made with ingredients you're bound to have on hand. This casserole is perfect for a busy night and packs lots of flavor.Chicken on the Ritz – this casserole couldn't get any easier made with ingredients you're bound to have on hand. This casserole is perfect for a busy night and packs lots of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 10 3/4 ounce cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts cut into cubes or shredded, about 4 breasts
  • 2 cup broccoli florets
  • 4 ounce Ritz crackers
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a bowl whisk the cream of chicken soup and sour cream together.
  • Add the chicken, broccoli florets and toss it together with the cream of chicken/sour cream mixture, making sure each pieces is coated fully.
  • Add the chicken and broccoli to the casserole dish.
  • Add the crackers to a food processor and pulse a few times until the crackers resemble breadcrumbs.
  • Sprinkled the crumbled crackers over the casserole the chicken and broccoli and then drizzle with the melted butter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until the casserole starts to bubble and the crackers start to turn golden brown.

Recipe Notes

  1. Greek yogurt can be used to replace the sour cream.
  2. Cauliflower, green beans, peas, etc. can be used instead of broccoli.
  3. Feel free to add cheese to this dish. Either mixed in with the chicken and broccoli, or on top with the crackers.
  4. If you don’t have a food processor you can put the crackers into a ziploc bag and crush them with a mallet, or even your hands.
  5. Store in an airtight container for 3 – 4 days in the fridge. If freezing ensure that your dish is wrapped in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Be sure that your dish has fully cooled before it is placed in either the freezer or fridge because otherwise it will not cool properly.
  6. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 546kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 19.1g (6%)Protein: 31.9g (64%)Fat: 37.7g (58%)Saturated Fat: 18.5g (116%)Trans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 719mg (31%)Fiber: 1.3g (5%)Sugar: 2.4g (3%)
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:broccoli, casserole, chicken
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  1. Patty says

    February 6, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    I made this once before and we loved it, I just don’t recall if I added milk. It is cooking in the oven now and I did not add milk. It seems really thick. Do I add any amount of milk to the cream of chicken soup?

    Reply
    • jo says

      February 6, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      No milk, just the cream of chicken soup.

      Reply
  2. Mary Whitesell says

    August 15, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    THIS RECIPE IS AWESOME.I DID PUT ABOUT A CUP OF CARROTS IN THAT I SOFTENED A BIT AND I SOFTENED THE BROCOLLI IN MICRO A COUPLA MINS ALSO AND ADDED SOME SLICED MUSHROOMS. THIS IS A GREAT MIDDLE OF THE WEEK RECIPE.

    Reply
  3. Kayla R. says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    One of my families favorite quick meals. I’ve played with the recipe a couple times and added cheese,peas,carrots and cooked egg noodles no matter how you make this recipe it turns out amazing!

    Reply
  4. Renee Simpson says

    November 14, 2018 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Awww! Christmas Incorporated! I’m watching it now!! I think I’m making this for the kiddos and hunny tonight!! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  5. Preston Stout says

    November 11, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    Very good with all kinds of vegetables.

    Reply
  6. Allison Holshouser says

    October 29, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    I am watching this movie now! I am going to make this with frozen peas and carrots because that’s what on hand, and hubby detests broccoli. I like the tip of adding a little cheddar. It sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 29, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      Oh, I want to watch the movie again!!

      Reply
  7. Glenn Oconnor says

    November 6, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I bet I know which movie you were watching. Anyhow, does look yummy.

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:35 am

      LOL. Thanks for that! Hope you try it and enjoy. Thanks for being a part of the Jo Cooks community

      Reply
  8. Michaele says

    October 30, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I don’t use canned soups. It’s so easy and quick to make the homemade version. I’ll be making this tomorrow with condensed homemade cream of chicken soup. Recipe looks delicious

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      October 31, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Great, let us know how you liked Chicken On The Ritz…Thanks for commenting and for being a part of the Jo Cooks community.

      Reply
  9. Karly says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I agree– there’s just something about a simple, homestyle casserole at the end of the day that just feels right! 🙂 I have a feeling this one might be a new family favorite!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 20, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      I’d love to hear how you like it if you try it!

      Reply
  10. Jesseca says

    October 5, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    It’s like pinterest knew I had all of these ingredients on hand and sent me to your site. This sounds amazing and can’t wait to give it a try. Grateful you shared an easy dinner idea that sounds so tasty!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 5, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      My pleasure, hope you like it!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:08 am

    What about cream cheese instead of sour cream? Hubby isn’t crazy about sour cream, but will eat cream cheese. Just wondering If anyone has tried it.

    Reply
  12. Cathy Kinser says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Jo;

    I was thinking of taking this a step further and adding some shredded cheese such as cheddar. Do you think that would work?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      July 28, 2016 at 6:03 am

      Sure a little bit of cheese would be great!

      Reply
  13. Priyanka says

    February 19, 2016 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Hi Jo! You may not be aware but I am a regular follower of your blog and have recreated many of your recipes which became our family favorites instantly! Your pictures are so amazing and tempting that I feel hungry immediately! Even I don’t like to cook with canned soups but this one definitely seems worth a try! 🙂

    Reply
    • jo says

      February 19, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Thanks Priyanka!

      Reply
  14. Shelley says

    February 17, 2016 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    Hi Jo,
    Your dishes always look so pretty and appetizing! Do you think I could substitute 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream? (I have a container of Greek yogurt in the fridge)

    And thanks for the tip about not cooking the broccoli first – nothing is worse than soggy veg.

    Shelley

    Reply
    • jo says

      February 17, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Hi Shelly,
      I think Greek yogurt will be just fine. 🙂

      Reply
    • Nat D. says

      February 18, 2016 at 11:00 am

      4 stars
      I made this last night with Greek yogurt and it turned out great! Because the yogurt is more sour I think it could have used a little salt, but I didn’t add it and just told the people who ate some they could add some salt if they wanted.

      Reply
      • jo says

        February 18, 2016 at 2:21 pm

        Glad you liked it!

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