Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that comes together in just 45 minutes! Packed with tender chunks of cooked chicken, vibrant broccoli florets, a rich blend of cream of chicken soup and sour cream, and topped with gooey cheddar cheese and buttery Ritz cracker crumbs, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Quick to prep and baked to golden perfection, it's the perfect one-dish meal for busy nights or casual gatherings. Serve it on its own or pair it with a green salad for a wholesome and satisfying dinner that's sure to earn rave reviews!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh broccoli florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain the broccoli and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Gently fold the blanched broccoli into the chicken mixture, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated evenly.
Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the cheese layer to create a crunchy topping.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.5 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.9 g | 650% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1083 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 6318 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.3 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 317.4 g | 635% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2425 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3538 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
