Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of broccoli cheese soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or brush it lightly with olive oil.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Toss them with garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken cubes for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are browned and cooked through. Set them aside on a plate.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 5 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain the broccoli well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine both canned soups, sour cream, milk, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese to the cream sauce mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with crushed Ritz crackers, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 8-10 minutes before serving so it can set up. Serve as is or over rice with a side salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the topping. You can also substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy casserole, broccoli cheese, family dinner, comfort food
