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Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken for Easy Family Dinners

This Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken offers tender chicken in a creamy sauce topped with crunchy Ritz crackers, perfect for quick family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of celery soup.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Ritz Crackers Buttered breadcrumbs can be a great gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Consider reducing the amount or swapping for olive oil.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Feel free to omit if not on hand.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine one can of cream of chicken soup and a generous dollop of sour cream, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Lightly spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
  3. Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  4. Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the chicken and sauce.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  6. Once cooked, check the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F. Shred the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

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