Company Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Company Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed until just tender)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or another cream of chicken if preferred)
• 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional, for richness)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 1 1/2 cups, crushed)
• 1/4 cup melted butter

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cream soups, sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Add chicken, broccoli, and 1 cup cheddar cheese, stirring until well coated.
4. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over casserole, then top with buttery cracker crumbs.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden topping.
8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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✨ Serving idea: Pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered egg noodles for a complete comfort meal.

Would you like me to also give you a version without canned soups (from scratch creamy sauce)?