Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Slow cooker Ritz chicken casserole is total comfort food - creamy sauce, flavorful rice, tender chicken - topped with buttery crackers & cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tablespoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
- ¾ cup long grain rice
- 6 (5 to 6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken thighs (breasts may also be used)
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers (crushed and divided in half)
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together cream of chicken soup, water, rice, half of the crushed ritz crackers, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce into the bottom of the crock pot. Top with the chicken then nestle them into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours or until the chicken is done (internal temperature should be 165℉) and rice is tender.
- Spread sour cream evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl mix together the remaining ritz crackers, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
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- NOTES: Chicken thighs are less likely to dry out, but chicken breasts may be used. Breasts can dry out easily if overcooked so check the temperature after 2 hours if your crock pot runs hot (like mine does). If you have to be away longer use chicken thighs or bone-in skinless breasts or thighs.
- VARIATIONS: Top with shredded cheddar cheese instead of parmesan. 2 to 3 tablespoons of melted butter may be mixed with the cracker, cheese, and herb topping.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with steamed vegetables and a tossed green salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 43gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 786mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 547IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 2mg
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