Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breasts and place them in your greased baking dish.
  3. Mix the Soup Base: In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, and paprika. Stir well.
  4. Arrange the Broccoli: Scatter the broccoli florets around and over the chicken in the dish.
  5. Add the Soup Mixture: Pour the prepared soup mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli.
  6. Top with Crackers and Cheese: Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the soup layer, then cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the topping is golden.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Let the dish stand for a few minutes after baking, then serve hot, ensuring each portion includes chicken, broccoli, and a generous amount of cheesy topping.

Ready to Enjoy!

This comforting Cracker Barrel-inspired dish is sure to become a new favorite, offering a perfect blend of cheese, chicken, and broccoli under a delightful cracker topping.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat Your Oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  • Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breasts and place them in your greased baking dish.
  • Mix the Soup Base: In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, and paprika. Stir well.
  • Arrange the Broccoli: Scatter the broccoli florets around and over the chicken in the dish.
  • Add the Soup Mixture: Pour the prepared soup mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli.
  • Top with Crackers and Cheese: Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the soup layer, then cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the topping is golden.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Let the dish stand for a few minutes after baking, then serve hot, ensuring each portion includes chicken, broccoli, and a generous amount of cheesy topping.
  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes

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