Sharon's Amazing Chicken Casserole

Experience comfort food at its finest with Sharon's Amazing Chicken Casserole, a family-friendly dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. This hearty casserole combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, crisp broccoli florets, and a rich, velvety cream sauce made from scratch using butter, flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Topped with a buttery layer of crushed Ritz crackers and melted cheddar cheese, this oven-baked casserole delivers a satisfying crunch and gooey, cheesy goodness in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make chicken casserole is a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with a fresh green salad or warm dinner rolls. Ideal for meal prep, leftovers reheat beautifully, making it a versatile dish for any occasion! Keywords: chicken casserole recipe, creamy chicken casserole, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food casserole, family-friendly recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1.5 cups crushed Ritz crackers
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink inside, about 12–15 minutes. Remove the chicken, allow it to cool slightly, and then shred it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 4

Gradually add the chicken broth and whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce thicken, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, and the cream sauce. Mix until everything is well coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to your prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Allow the casserole to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2469.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5664.9

Total Fat 343.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1000.6mg	0%
Sodium 10078.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 219.2g	0%

Vitamin D 38.2IU	0%
Calcium 1967.0mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 1954.5mg	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: 55.3%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 29.0%