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Creamy Chicken Ritz Casserole with Zucchini

Creamy Chicken Ritz Casserole in a red bowl
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Southern Creamy Chicken Ritz Casserole with Zucchini: A Savory Twist on Southern Classic. Indulge in the delectable flavors of creamy chicken, zucchini, and Ritz crackers with this Southern twist on a classic casserole.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1–2 Yellow Squash (cubed)
  • 2 Zucchini (cubed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Ritz Crackers. (crushed, divided)
  • 1/4 cup Butter (divided)
  • 1 Large Sweet Onion (diced)
  • 2 Tsp. Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Can Sweet Corn (drained)

  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Pre-Cooked Chicken (shredded, seasoned)
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a skillet on medium heat, add two tablespoons of butter and Olive Oil. Add onion and sauté until tender. Then add in minced garlic and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes, and then remove it from the heat. Stir and coat the zucchini and squash with the butter, garlic, and onion mixture.
  3. Pour the zucchini, squash, and onion mixture into a large mixing bowl. Then add corn, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, ½ Cup crushed Ritz crackers, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of Mexican Blend cheese. Then mix in the shredded chicken.
  4. Spread the chicken zucchini mixture into a pre-greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Mexican Blend Cheese and the Parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole. Then melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter and combine it with the remaining crushed Ritz crackers. Sprinkle the buttery Ritz crackers evenly over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.

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