Heavenly Chicken and Rice Casserole

Step 1

In a large bowl add shredded chicken, cooked rice, Italian seasoning mix, minced garlic, cream of chicken with herbs soup, shredded cheddar cheese (saving ¼ cup for the topping), and sliced green onions (saving some for garnish). Mix that all together until fully combined. Set aside.

Step 2

In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, add in cream cheese and 1 stick of butter (4 tbsp). Microwave that for about 30 seconds until soft and slightly melty. Take it out and whisk it together until combined and creamy. Pour that butter cream cheese mixture into the bowl with the chicken rice mixture, and mix everything together until combined.

Step 3

Transfer that creamy chicken mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth it out. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, add in a ½ stick of butter (4 tbsp) and heat it in the microwave until melted. In another bowl add crushed up ritz crackers and pour that melted butter over the crushed crackers. Mix that together until combined. Sprinkle the buttery crushed crackers evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 375°F for 15 minutes. Once it's been 15 minutes uncover it and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Garnish it with the remaining green onions and Enjoy!