Jolean's Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Jolean's Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crunchy dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole combines tender chicken, fresh steamed broccoli, and a rich sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise, all topped with gooey shredded cheddar cheese and a buttery Ritz cracker crust for an oven-baked finish that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. With just 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of baking time, this one-dish wonder is both time-efficient and soul-warming. Serve it as a hearty main course that’s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, Jolean’s Chicken Broccoli Casserole will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 units Chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
• 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup (condensed)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 3

Steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Add the cooked, cubed chicken and steamed broccoli to the mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the buttered crumbs evenly over the top of the cheese layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy this delicious, comforting meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4255.3

Total Fat 304.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 686.6mg	0%
Sodium 7162.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 40.6g
Protein 142.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2179.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1841.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 24.1%