COPYCAT CRACKER BARREL BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN

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!
Servings: 6 people
 Prep Time 15 mins
 Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
 Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

EQUIPMENT

  • 16×11-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

INSTRUCTIONS

PREP OVEN AND BAKING DISH:

  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray a 16×11-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!