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Slow Cooker Garlic Ritz Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Garlic Ritz Chicken Casserole

A rich and comforting slow cooker casserole featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, finished with a buttery Ritz cracker topping and served over fluffy rice with green beans.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cooked

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Place chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the creamy garlic mixture over the chicken and spread evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
  6. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
  7. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
  9. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  10. Serve over cooked white rice with green beans on the side.

Notes

  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
  • Add chopped parsley before serving for extra color.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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