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Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

Recreate Cracker Barrel's famous cheesy chicken casserole at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender chicken, broccoli, and a crispy cracker topping make this the ultimate comfort food!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1354 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken breasts 4 portions, boneless and skinless
  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup 10.25 ounces
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers crushed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 8 ounces broccoli frozen
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Make can of Cheddar cheese soup mix according to package directions (one can of soup mix to one can of milk). Place chicken breasts in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Season the chicken with seasoned salt. Pour 3/4 of the prepared soup over the chicken breasts. 
  2. Add broccoli to chicken that has been covered with the cheddar soup. Melt butter and combine with Ritz crackers, sprinkle buttered crackers over the broccoli. Add remaining soup mix, and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the chicken is done. (Check chicken by cutting the thickest part and look to see that the chicken is uniform in color). When the chicken has been removed from oven sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • For maximum flavor, consider marinating your chicken breasts in a simple brine (salt water solution) for 30 minutes before assembling the casserole. This ensures juicy, well-seasoned chicken throughout. If using fresh broccoli instead of frozen, blanch it for 2 minutes before adding to prevent it from becoming mushy during baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1354kcal (68%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 86g (172%) Fat 67g (103%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 281mg (94%) Sodium 5234mg (218%) Potassium 4924mg (141%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 4360IU (87%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 636mg (64%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1354

% Daily Value*

Calories 1354kcal 68%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 86g 172%
Fat 67g 103%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 281mg 94%
Sodium 5234mg 218%
Potassium 4924mg 105%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 4360IU 87%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 636mg 64%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.