Company Chicken Casserole

Company Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 ½ cups for mixing, ½ cup for topping)
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups cooked rice or egg noodles (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Stir in shredded chicken and 1 ½ cups of cheese, mixing well.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
6. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
8. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over rice or egg noodles if desired.

Optional Additions:

• Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas or broccoli for extra veggies.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon paprika or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.

This casserole is creamy, cheesy,