Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken

Slow cooker Ritz chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with buttery crackers coating, resulting in a deliciously savory flavor and texture. This easy-to-prepare recipe is the perfect for weeknight dinners.

I can’t get enough of Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken! This dish is not only incredibly delicious but also remarkably effortless to make.

In fact, it only takes about 5-10 minutes of prep work. The hardest part is waiting for it to cook so you can finally enjoy it.

The combination of crushed Ritz Crackers and butter on top of the chicken breasts, smothered in a mixture of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, is simply divine.

It’s a great way to switch up your chicken dishes and this recipe is the perfect hearty meal that’s comforting and sure to leave your family begging for more.

Looking for another easy weeknight dinner recipe? Try our 2 ingredient Crock Pot Italian Chicken.

Why We Love This Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken Recipe

• Super easy to make – made with simple pantry ingredients, it can’t get much easier than dumping everything in a crock pot and letting it cook for you.
• Perfect for busy nights – when you don’t have time to cook this is quick to set up 6-7 hours ahead of time to be ready for a delicious dinner when you get home.
• A dish everyone loves – this recipe will be a new family favorite for it’s creamy sauce and delicious taste.

What You Need

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Sour cream
• Crushed up Ritz cracker crumbs
• Melted butter
• Parsley

Recipe Variations

• Can swap cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup.
• Add a bit of a kick with some red chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
• Can swap the 4 chicken breasts for 8 chicken tenderloins.
• If you don’t have Ritz crackers on hand, you can crust the chicken with any kind of cracker or potato chips.

How to Make Ritz Chicken

In a medium sized bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Set aside.

Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl and mix together with the crushed up Ritz crackers. Set aside.

Spray the inside of an 8 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.

Pour the soup and sour cream mixture over top of the chicken. Spread around with the back of a spoon making sure to cover the chicken.

Sprinkle the Ritz crackers crumbs mixture over top making sure to coat evenly.

Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.

Sprinkle parsley or green onion over top and serve!

Recipe Tips

• Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker and the size of chicken breasts. Make sure internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F before serving.
• Save some time by crushing up a sleeve of Ritz crackers the day before.

What to Serve with Ritz Cracker Chicken

While this recipe is delicious all by itself, it does serve wonderfully over white rice or egg noodles. You could also add a side dish such as a salad, roasted veggies, sweet glazed carrots, green beans or garlic bread.

How to Store

• To Store: Place remaining leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• To Freeze: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
• To Reheat: If frozen, place in fridge overnight to thaw. Reheat in microwave to desired temperature.

FAQs

Can I add more seasonings to this Ritz cracker chicken recipe?

Yes, of course you can seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, etc. This recipe is so versatile so feel free to add whatever seasonings you like.

Can I cook this on high?

Yes, you can. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Can I make this without a slow cooker?

Yes! You can make this into a Ritz cracker casserole by putting in an oven safe 9X13 shallow dish and bake at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

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