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    Home » Main Dish » Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole

    Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole

    Published: Oct 28, 2020 · Modified: Mar 4, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole is the best recipe ever. It's so simple to make and my family's favorite recipe. 

    This recipe is down right AMAZING! Years ago I started making my classic Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole and my entire family loved it.

    Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole on a wooden spoon

    I thought I would take it up a notch with adding the cream cheese and rice. This Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole is a must try and one I think you will love.

    How to make Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole:

    Step one: Get started by preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

    • Tip: I used a 2-quart casserole dish. 

    Step two: Next cook the rice according to package directions then set aside.I use instant rice to save time but any rice will work for this recipe.

    Step three: In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter on the stove top over medium heat.

    Step four: Dice Chicken into bite size pieces and add to skillet to cook. Once the chicken is almost cooked add in diced onions.

    Ingredients in a white casserole dish

    Step five: Once chicken is cooked through and onions are tender add in cream cheese and cream of chicken soup. Cook until cream cheese is melted and creamy.

    Step six: Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in prepared rice then place all of this in the prepared casserole dish.

    crackers in a sleeve being crushed

    Step seven: Next crush Ritz crackers and place them on the casserole.

    adding crackers to the top of the casserole

    Step eight: Pour on melted butter evenly over crackers.

    melted butter in a clear bowl next to casserole in dish

    Baking Directions:

    Step nine: Place in the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

    Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole with salad and carrots as sides

    Ritz Crackers:

    Have leftover crackers you want to use? Try these recipes next.

    • Ritz Chicken: This recipe is so simple. The perfect way to dress up a chicken breast.
    • Ritz Chicken Tenders: These recipe is a favorite with my kids. The perfect recipe!
    • Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken: If you don't want to do the work just toss it all in the slow cooker.

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    Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole on a wooden spoon

    Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    This Cream Cheese Ritz Cracker Casserole is the best recipe ever. It's so simple to make and my family's favorite recipe. 
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 455 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup instant rice (uncooked)
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 medium chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
    • ½ cup onion (diced)
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder  (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder  (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt  (or to taste)
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper  (or to taste)
    • 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (crushed)
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Cook rice according to package directions then set aside.
    • In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter on the stove top over medium / high heat.
    • Dice Chicken into bite size pieces and add to skillet to cook. Once the chicken is almost cooked add in diced onions.
    • Once chicken is cooked through and onions are tender add in cream cheese and cream of chicken soup. Cook until cream cheese is melted and creamy.
    • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in prepared rice then place all of this in the prepared casserole dish.
    • Crush Ritz crackers and place them on the casserole.
    • Pour on melted butter evenly over crackers.
    • Place in the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

    Notes

    Tip: I used a 2-quart casserole dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1087IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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