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.

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


This combination creates a creamy, cheesy, and slightly crunchy casserole that’s perfect as a side or a main dish!
How to make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken?
- To make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken, cook diced chicken until browned and fully cooked, or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prepare white rice separately.
- Mix melted butter with crushed crackers for the topping.
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and Velveeta cheese sauce, thinning with milk if desired.
- Stir together chicken, broccoli, and cheese sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with cracker mixture, cover with foil, and bake.
- Uncover, add shredded cheddar, and bake again until melted and bubbly.


For a cozy and satisfying meal, pair your cheesy casserole recipe with some warm garlic bread or flaky biscuits to soak up all that cheesy goodness. A Caesar salad adds a refreshing, crisp contrast and a side of cornbread gives a slightly sweet balance.


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Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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 10 oz. can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 4 oz packet of Velveeta cheese
Instructions
- The first thing to do is dice juicy white meat chicken into 1 inch pieces.
- Saute them until they are browned and cook through in about a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Cook your rice according to directions.
- If using fresh broccoli, wash and trim the stems.
- If you are using frozen, cook according to your package's directions.
- Place chicken breasts, broccoli and rice in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the can of cream of chicken and velveeta.
- Stir to combine.
- Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Spoon cracker barrel broccoli cheddar chicken casserole mixture into the baking dish.
- Top the casserole with the shredded cheese.
- Bake the broccoli casserole at 350 until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
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Looks tasty! Good way to sneak in some veggies