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Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken – Creamy, Cheesy Comfort Food!

If you’re a fan of creamy, cheesy comfort food, then Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is for you! 

This copycat dish combines tender chicken, broccoli, and a savory cheddar sauce for a cozy, flavor-packed meal you’ll love. 

Whether you’re craving a twist on classic chicken recipes or looking to recreate that homestyle taste right in your own kitchen, this dish is perfect for family dinners or an easy weeknight meal. 

With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dinner that’s sure to become a new favorite.

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Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole Ingredients

Ingredients typically include:

  • Fresh or frozen broccoli florets – steamed or blanched
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Sharp cheddar cheese for that rich cheesy flavor)
  • Crumbled Ritz crackers for a buttery topping)
  • Butter
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This combination creates a creamy, cheesy, and slightly crunchy casserole that’s perfect as a side or a main dish!

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Saute chicken breasts that has been diced into 1 inch pieces until they are browned and cook through. For a shortcut, use shredded or rotisserie chicken.

Cook the white rice while your chicken cooks. 

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Melt butter and combine with the crushed crackers.

To make a the cheese mixture, combine the cream of chicken soup and Velveeta cheese sauce until smooth in a bowl. You can use a splash of milk to thin the cheese mixture if you prefer a saucier texture.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli and cheese sauce and spoon into a large baking dish. 

Top with the ritz cracker mixture. 

Cover the dish with foil and bake.

Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

For a cozy and satisfying meal, pair your Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole with some warm garlic bread or flaky biscuits to soak up all that cheesy goodness. A Caesar salad adds a refreshing, crisp contrast to the creamy casserole, and a side of cornbread gives a slightly sweet balance. These classic side dishes bring out the flavors in this comforting dish and create a meal everyone will enjoy.

chicken and broccoli casserole

Here are some delicious recipes that would make a well-rounded meal alongside your Cracker Barrel copycat. Double down on the comfort food with a side of rich mac and cheese. For dessert, nothing says comfort like a warm, gooey apple cobbler to complete the meal. Sweet and slightly caramelized, brown sugar baked carrots add a fresh and colorful veggie side.

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chicken and broccoli casserole

Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Broccoli, cheddar, and tender chicken baked to perfection—this copycat Cracker Barrel recipe is a must-try! Easy to make, perfect to share.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, diced 
  • 2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen) 
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese 
  • 1 10oz. can of cream of chicken soup 
  • 1 4oz packet of Velveeta cheese

Instructions

  1. The first thing to do is dice juicy white meat chicken into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Saute them until they are browned and cook through in about a tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Season with kosher salt and pepper. 
  4. Cook your rice according to directions.
  5. If using fresh broccoli, wash and trim the stems.
  6. If you are using frozen, cook according to your package's directions. 
  7. Place chicken breasts, broccoli and rice in a large mixing bowl.
  8. Add in the can of cream of chicken and velveeta.
  9. Stir to combine. 
  10. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  11. Spoon cracker barrel broccoli cheddar chicken casserole mixture into the baking dish. 
  12. Top the casserole with the shredded cheese. 
  13. Bake the broccoli casserole at 350 until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. 

Notes

If you decide to make this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole to freeze, make it in a disposable tray, top with aluminum foil and let it cool before freezing. To make from the freezer, simply put into the oven until it has cooked through. 

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Adriane

Wednesday 20th of October 2021

Looks tasty! Good way to sneak in some veggies

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Monday 18th of May 2020

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