Mayo Ritz Cracker Chicken
Published
Published
Mayo Ritz Cracker Chicken features seasoned chicken tenders in a sour cream and mayo sauce topped with parmesan and Ritz crackers. It’s a quick and easy casserole with mild but delicious flavors and creamy texture that’s loved by all!
Pin this now to find it later
Pin ItThis post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely love.
Easy Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
This Ritz cracker chicken casserole may be simple but it’s so good. Mayo and sour cream add a creamy texture and help keep the chicken super moist when baking, while parmesan and Ritz crackers add salty flavor and some crunch.
It’s the perfect dish to prepare when you don’t feel like cooking, as the hands-on time is just a few minutes and you probably have everything you need in the cupboard.
Why You’ll Love This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
- Quick and easy. This casserole requires just a few minutes of prep. You’ll need one bowl plus a casserole dish so clean up is a breeze too.
- Only a handful of ingredients. You’ll need chicken tenders, sour cream, mayo, Ritz crackers and a few basic seasonings to make this chicken casserole.
- Family-friendly. This makes a great dinner for the whole family as the mild flavors and creamy texture are loved by all.
Ingredients Needed
You’ll only need a handful of ingredients for this chicken dish.
(Scroll down to the recipe card below for details and measurements.)
- Chicken tenders – You can also use chicken breast cut into strips.
- Sour cream & mayonnaise – The combination of these creates the creamy sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a savory umami flavor to the sauce.
- Seasonings – Onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt season the chicken.
- Parmesan – Freshly grated parmesan is best.
- Ritz crackers – The crackers should be crushed, but still have some texture. Not big pieces, but also not fine crumbs like breadcrumbs.
How to Make Ritz Cracker Chicken
Here’s an overview of how to make this mayo Ritz cracker chicken recipe.
(Scroll down to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and don’t miss the video below.)
- Make the sauce. Whisk together the sour cream, mayo, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Assemble the casserole. Place half of the sauce mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with the chicken tenders and sprinkle with all the seasonings. Top with the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan and Ritz crackers.
- Bake. Bake at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes, until an instant thermometer reads 165F.
What to Serve with Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
The sauce on your casserole should still look wet, not dry, when serving. If it seems overly dry, you can add in a splash of broth to loosen it up when serving/plating.
Serve with your favorite roasted vegetable and/or a side salad. A few of my favorite roasted veggies are roasted carrot salad or roasted carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, and roasted broccoli.
Video: Mayo Ritz Cracker Chicken
Proper Storage
- Storing leftovers. Store leftover Ritz cracker chicken in an airtight container or cover the pan tightly with plastic or foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freezer. Freezing leftovers is not our favorite, since once thawed the cracker coating tends to be soggy, but you can freeze if necessary. Allow to cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe ziploc bag. The chicken will keep for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat. Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave or you can pop the casserole dish back in the oven until heated through.
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
- Chicken Marsala
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Cheddar Baked Chicken
- Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken
- Chicken Pot Pie Cobbler
I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube!
Mayo Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders, (see note)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 15 Ritz crackers, , crushed into crumbs (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire until incorporated. Spread half of the mixture in the baking dish in an even layer.
- Place the chicken tenders on top of the sauce in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the chicken with all the seasonings, then spread the remaining half of the sour cream mixture on top so the chicken is completely covered.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed ritz crackers.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 165F and the juices run clear.
- Sprinkle with just a touch of chopped parsley and serve with your favorite roasted vegetable and/or side salad!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!
So good and super easy to make.
Easy and tasty. We enjoyed it.
Yum! Quick and tasty! Just watch the timing, I checked at 20 minutes, and they were already slightly overdone. So I’ll take them out earlier the next time I make this!