Easy Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cups water
- 1 (32 fluid ounce) chicken stock
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
- 1 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (24 ounce) sour cream, or to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- In a bowl, combine the crushed crackers and melted butter. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water and chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cubed chicken to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and set the chicken aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
- Stir the cooked chicken into the soup and sour cream mixture until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 550 |
| Total Fat | 42g (53% Daily Value) |
| Saturated Fat | 21g (104% Daily Value) |
| Cholesterol | 101mg (34% Daily Value) |
| Sodium | 1545mg (67% Daily Value) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g (9% Daily Value) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (1% Daily Value) |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 20g (39% Daily Value) |
| Vitamin C | 1mg (1% Daily Value) |
| Calcium | 177mg (14% Daily Value) |
| Iron | 3mg (14% Daily Value) |
| Potassium | 305mg (6% Daily Value) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comments
Pat Krueger
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
I made this for dinner last night and my family and I loved it! I did a few alterations, but they were quantity ones. I used one soup can size of chicken broth, 3 cups of water with added chicken bouilon cubes, 2, I used 2 cans of cream of chicken soup with a 16 oz container of sour cream.I had vegetable flavored ritz crackers and used 4 tbls of melted butter. By the way these crackers are good. I made rice and brocolli on the side and they spooned the chicken casserole over the rice. Very, very good!! My husband really enjoyed it and my daughter had 2 helpings. I loved it also. Thank you for a gret recipe!
Lisa L
09/04/2025 07:49:22 PM
A good recipe but a little bland. I made a second time and cooked my chicken in a crock pot with water and a package of onion soup mix. After shredding the chicken I added the salt and pepper along with a 1/2 tsp of garlic powder. I mixed in the cream of chicken soup and sour cream per original recipe and topped with recipe's amount of crackers and butter. The addition of onion soup mix and garlic gave the flavor a big boost. This is now a favorite family dish.
Chris Flick
07/15/2016 01:10:01 AM
Delicious! Used 16 oz. Sour Cream, 12 oz of Cream of Mushroom, 12 oz of Cream of Chicken, Onion Powder, Garlic Salt, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Broccoli. I was wondering how the Broccoli would cook just throwing it in the mix fresh and raw - like, should I cook the broccoli first? - but it cooked perfect! Nice crisp to it still. Cook for 20 min, took it out an threw cheese on it! 1/2 Swiss and 1/2 Jalapeno Jack. Browned it up for another 5 and Voila. Served over Brown Rice
Jo Malo
02/20/2018 10:17:37 PM
Made this last night, my family loved it so much I'm making more tonight! I did make changes, baked 4 chicken thighs, added broccoli and corn, used 2 regular cans cream of chicken soup, 8 oz sour cream. Also added some smoked paprika. I think the baked thighs added more flavor than boiled breasts. This was perfect over rice....yum!
Becci Blanchard
05/23/2012 01:05:14 PM
Excellent base recipe! I really felt that this recipe begged for a little creativity...I sauteed onion,garlic,and variety bell peppers with the chicken in a little olive oil. Seasoned with a litle poultry seasoning/salt/pepper. I added maybe 1/4c-1/2c of homemade broth and set the skillet to low to steam the chicken until done. When done, I shredded the chicken. I used maybe 8-12oz sour cream,1 can of cream of chicken soup and I whisked that together with the liquid from the pan. I combined the chicken, sauce mixture, and a handful of frozen veges (peas,carots and brocolli). Topped with shredded cheese,crackers (w/o butter),parmesean cheese ( the kind in the shaker can)..and a little spritz of olive oil. .......
StrongThyme6495
03/23/2025 11:30:39 AM
I didn’t read the directions because I have made chicken casserole a plethora of times. In my haste I added the whole container of broth to the soup/sour cream mixture and it was too runny. I mixed in Pepperidge farm cornbread dressing because it’s all I had on hand. It was wonderful! I also changed the Ritz crackers to Cheez-its. That’s my 25 yr old son’s favorite way to eat chicken casserole!
Allrecipes Member
07/10/2013 09:54:52 PM
I cooked the chicken in my wok with a little oil instead of going through the trouble to boil the meat. I added a can of mixed peas and carrots, and also a box of cooked bow-tie pasta. The additional ingredients added a heartier substance and made a wonderfully well-rounded meal. Though if you like your dish to be extra-soupy, be warned the additional ingredients do take up ALL the space in a 9x13 pan and there isn't much sauce left over.
rwf
10/02/2021 09:29:05 PM
I made 1/2 version. A little thin but I added a touch of lemon juice to the cream of chicken soup and sour cream. I then added a few capers, artichokes, green peas. Loved the flavors.
Donna
08/14/2025 10:36:36 PM
This recipe called for WAY too much liquid for my taste. I left out the water. Still too thin of a mixture with the chicken stock. I had to add more cream of chicken soup and crushed crackers in the mixture to create a desired consistency. Don't want a casserole to be really soupy. Yuck! I decided to cook up and dice some crunchy bacon. Added fresh chopped spinach and cooked it a little in the chicken stock. The spinach and bacon added extra flavor. Yummy!
Danielle K
04/17/2021 06:15:55 PM
This flavor was so delicious. I added more chicken to make it heavier on the protein side and then I doubled the cracker crust recipe which I highly recommend! Family favorite!
Lisa S
11/03/2011 07:57:36 AM
I made this for my parents and fiance and it was great! The only thing I changed was I only used 16 oz of sour cream. I also saw there were some complaints it was runny so I left it in the oven for a while longer and it wasn't runny at all... very creamy and delicious. I also made pasta and served it over pasta... wonderful! Everyone loved it and my father is a very picky eater!
Janelle
09/20/2025 11:17:54 PM
It was very creamy but amazing!
Janet
09/15/2025 10:42:24 PM
I added a can of mixed vegetables and wish I would’ve added even more. Was very good and easy to make
Jazzmine
09/04/2025 06:44:30 PM
It wasn't good
Mishell
07/27/2025 09:43:41 AM
My boyfriend was impressed! He loved it!
TwistyBass8795
02/20/2025 12:24:57 AM
Fairly easy recipe. I used broccoli cheese soup and spread prepared macaroni and cheese on top, then cracker mix, I was low on crackers ,sooo not so many as called for. A bit bland but added hot sauce on the side and that did the trick ;) We're a cheese family!
Frank Robinson
02/02/2025 10:06:29 PM
This recipe is now officially legendary.
Karen Rodriguez
01/07/2025 01:06:42 AM
It turned out even better than I hoped.
GlitzyFork2134
12/31/2024 05:25:11 PM
I have made this forever- it was our family’s chicken casserole. We use 1 can cream of chicken, one can of cream of celery or mushroom, 8oz of sour cream. 2 large chicken breasts shredded. Sounds too simple to be good but always a favorite. Some of the family serves over rice, some of us egg noodles!
Kelly Cantrell
12/19/2024 07:59:03 PM
Definate modifications needed. This is more like a soup than casserole. I added Jamaican Curry to add seasoning other then salt and pepper. I also had to make a Rue in order to thicken it up.