Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

2. Blanch Broccoli Florets:
In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the broccoli florets for about 2 minutes. They should be bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine, curry powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. Assemble the Casserole:
Spread the cooked shredded chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer the blanched broccoli florets over the chicken. Pour the creamy mixture over the broccoli and chicken, spreading it out with a spatula to cover everything evenly.

5. Add Cheese Layer:
Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.

6. Prepare Ritz Cracker Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Mix until the cracker crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

7. Bake the Casserole:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

8. Serve:
Once removed from the oven, allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken, Broccoli, Casserole, Cheddar Cheese, Comfort Food, Dinner, Curry Powder, Ritz Crackers, Baking, Easy Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,980 calories

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