Description
A comforting Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole packed with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a luscious cheese sauce, all topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded from a block)
- 8 ounces broccoli (defrosted if frozen; steamed if raw)
- 64 Ritz crackers (crushed – about 2 sleeves)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with seasoned salt.
- If using frozen broccoli, ensure it is completely thawed and well-drained.
- Spread the broccoli evenly over the chicken in the casserole dish.
- Blend the milk and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese into the milk mixture until creamy.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli.
- Combine the melted butter with crushed Ritz crackers and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken reaches 160°F.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier dish, consider adding more cheese or substituting half the milk for sour cream. For an added crunch, broil the casserole for a minute or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg