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Copycat Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Recipe

This Copycat Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Recipe is a family favorite for us and a super easy recipe to whip up. It’s a cross between a casserole and your favorite broccoli cheese soup. Basically it’s pure comfort food!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, casserole, chicken, copycat recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 557kcal
Author: An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost: $14.26

Equipment

  • 16x11-inch baking dish
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3-3 ½ pounds

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • (2) 10 ¾ ounces Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup
  • 2 ½ cups milk anything but skim
  • 24 ounces frozen broccoli
  • ½ teaspoon salt

CRACKER CRUMBLE:

  • 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers crushed
  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

TOPPING:

  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, about 2 cups
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Instructions

PREP OVEN AND BAKING DISH:

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray a 16x11-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

MAKE SAUCE:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, prepare the Cheddar Cheese Soup by whisking together the soup and milk until combined and heated through.

ASSEMBLE:

  • Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pour about ¾ of the soup over the chicken.
  • Next, add the broccoli on top.

MAKE CRACKER CRUMBLE:

  • In a small bowl combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter until the crackers are coated in the butter.

FINISH ASSEMBLY:

  • Sprinkle the Ritz crackers over the broccoli.
  • Add the remaining soup mix.
  • Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.

TO FINISH:

  • Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 1273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2148IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 1mg