Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, stirring until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

Step 4

Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly, and the cracker topping is crispy and lightly browned.

Step 6

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.