# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
06 - ½ cup green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1 cup celery, diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
08 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
09 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Crispy Topping
13 - 1½ cups crushed buttery round crackers (e.g., Ritz)
14 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, and condensed cream of chicken soup until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, green onions, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Toss crushed crackers with melted unsalted butter until fully coated.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the casserole surface.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
08 - Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
