Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
A simple and creamy chicken broccoli casserole topped with crunchy crackers, perfect for a quick weeknight family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, and cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- You can use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- If using frozen broccoli, do not thaw before adding to the casserole.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- For a make-ahead freezer meal, assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg