This Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers combines tasty chicken with zesty sour cream, cream soups, buttery Ritz crackers, and seasonings for a hearty, flavorful slow cooker dinner.
I don't know what it is about Ritz crackers, but the buttery crunch that they add to any casserole is just so delicious. That is definitely one of the things that make this recipe my favorite slow cooker meal. This Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers is a hearty dinner with a creamy texture, and it is packed full of tasty flavors.
One of the best things about this meal is how easy it is to make. You will do all of the prep in the morning, and it will be ready to enjoy when it is time for dinner. You start by adding your cream soups and your sour cream into the slow cooker and mix them with the black pepper. Then you will add your chicken and coat it with the sauce. Then you will mix your crushed Ritz with all of your other seasonings and spread it over the top (this is my favorite part!). After that, the hardest part is just waiting for it to be ready to enjoy!
Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Ritz Cracker Chicken
- It is creamy, filling, and delicious.
- The zesty, buttery, crunchy Ritz topping is irresistible.
- It is a slow cooker meal that is very simple to make.
- This is a kid-friendly recipe that your entire family will enjoy.
- The sour cream and soup base give it the perfect texture.
Equipment Needed To Make This Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken
- Slow Cooker
- Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients For Your Ritz Chicken Recipe
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Sour Cream
- Black Pepper
- Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Butter
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
- Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 tsp of black pepper to the slow cooker. Mix everything together.
- Place chicken in sauce and completely coat.
- In a small bowl add Ritz crackers, ½ tsp black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and butter. Mix everything together and evenly spread over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hrs or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
- Serve while hot over rice.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Ritz Cracker Chicken
Because this Ritz Chicken is so hearty, I like to serve it with something light. One of my favorite things to pair with it are roasted carrots or cheesy ranch potatoes. These are tasty and are sweet enough that your kids won't even realize that they are eating a veggie. I also like to serve with a side of breadsticks or rolls. They are delicious dipped in the juice from the slow cooker. You won't even need butter!
Just about any dessert will pair well with this slow cooker Ritz chicken. Some of my favorites are classics like chocolate chip cookies, strawberry shortcake, or even a peach cobbler.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- You can use reduced-fat sour cream or even plain Greek yogurt.
- If you don't like mushrooms, you can substitute cream of celery for the cream of mushroom soup.
How To Reheat & Store Slow Cooker Ritz Cracker Chicken
This slow cooker Ritz chicken will last for up to 3 days in the fridge. Make sure that it is completely covered or sealed in an airtight container.
You can also freeze this tasty slow cooker chicken! Once it has completely cooled, transfer the chicken into an air-tight, freezer-safe container. This Ritz chicken will last in the freezer for up to 4 weeks. Make sure that you thaw it completely in the fridge before reheating.
To reheat leftover slow cooker Ritz chicken, divide it into individual servings, and microwave each serving for 2 minutes, or until warm, stirring halfway through (microwave times may vary). If you have a large batch to reheat, you can heat it in the slow cooker as directed above or in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
FAQs
Sure! I've used several different store brands of Butter Round Crackers, and they are just as tasty as Ritz in this recipe.
es, you will want to spray or line your slow cooker. It will make cleanup a breeze and will keep anything from sticking to your slow cooker.
Sure! If pasta is your preference, feel free to serve this chicken over pasta instead of rice.
Other Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love
- Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Shredded Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
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Slow Cooker Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium chicken breasts)
- 1¼ cups sour cream
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1¼ cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 tsp of black pepper to the slow cooker. Mix everything together.
- Place chicken in sauce and completely coat.
- In a small bowl add Ritz crackers, ½ tsp black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and butter. Mix everything together and evenly spread over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3½ hrs or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
- Serve while hot over rice.
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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