Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken Recipe is a creamy, flavorful meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With buttery Ritz crackers, shredded slow cooked chicken, and a creamy base, this Ritz chicken recipe is sure to become a staple on your weekly dinner rotations.
If you know me, then you know that I love a good slow cooker meal. These can make a busy weeknight so much easier! This Ritz chicken recipe is a definite favorite in our house, especially with the kids. I don’t know what it is about Ritz crackers, but something about them makes this slow cooker chicken recipe irresistible, and my family asks for it just about every week. I always make sure to keep our kitchen stocked with chicken, Ritz, cream soup, and Ranch seasoning, so that whenever they ask (or whenever I know I’m going to have a hectic day), I can just throw this together in the slow cooker, and it will be ready to eat when it is time for dinner.
You will love how easy it is to make this slow cooker Ritz chicken. Start by seasoning your chicken breasts and putting them into the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix together the cream soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. All that is left to do after that is let it cook! You can do all of the prep in the morning, and this delicious crock pot Ritz chicken will be ready in time for dinner. Whip up some mashed potatoes or rice to pair with it, and you will have a filling, tasty dinner ready to serve to your whole family.
Why You’ll Love This Ritz Chicken Recipe
- This Ritz chicken recipe is made in the slow cooker, so all of the work is done in advance.
- This Ritz cracker chicken recipe will be a hit with your whole family, kids and adults alike.
- There is little to no work to get this recipe ready, so it can be quickly put into the slow cooker before you head out the door.
- This Ritz cracker chicken is a delicious, filling meal with a creamy, flavorful base.
Ingredients For Your Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pkg. ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- mashed potatoes or rice for serving
How to Make This Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
Directions
Step 1: Lightly season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and place in slow cooker.
Step 2: In a medium size mixing bowl add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Step 3: Spread mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 4: Ten minutes before serving, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and crushed Ritz crackers in a small mixing bowl.
Step 5: Sprinkle Ritz crackers mixture over chicken, cover for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Slow Cooker Ritz Cracker Chicken
Slow cooker Ritz chicken is a delicious entree but, of course, you’ll want something to go with it! I always serve mine with mashed potatoes or rice. That combo really makes it feel like a comfort meal! These Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes are usually my go-to. I also like to try to get a veggie in with dinner. If you want to have something that can be made in advance, try this broccoli salad. You can make it beforehand and just pull it out of the fridge to serve with dinner.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
If you or your kids are not fans of mushrooms, you can switch the cream of mushroom soup out for cream of celery.
Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream in this Ritz chicken recipe.
My husband always requests an extra sleeve of Ritz. This is a good option if you really enjoy the buttery crackers or want some extra crunch.
Storage & Leftovers
Slow cooker Ritz chicken can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two days. You can reheat this chicken recipe in the slow cooker or in the microwave.
FAQs
Can I use store brand crackers instead of Ritz?
Sure, just keep in mind that the texture and taste of store brand crackers can be a little different. Try to stick with some that you are familiar with and know that you like.
Can I add cheese into this Ritz chicken?
Sure! If you want your Ritz chicken to be cheesy, stir in some shredded cheese toward the end of the cook time.
Can I use flavored Ritz instead of the original?
This is something that I haven’t tried, but I’m sure that you could! If you use flavored Ritz and love it, let me know!
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Slow Cooker Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pkg. ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- mashed potatoes or rice for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and place in slow cooker.
- In a medium size mixing bowl add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Spread mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for4-5 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Ten minutes before serving, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and crushed Ritz crackers in a small mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle Ritz crackers mixture over chicken, cover for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
This sounds really comforting. If I wanted to make this in oven, do you have a recommendation about temp/time?
I would set your oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.