Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Easy Crack Chicken Casserole, where tender chicken melds with a rich, velvety sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by the crispy topping that adds a delightful crunch to the dish.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Cheese: 1 cup cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetables: 1 cup frozen broccoli florets; 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Condiments: 1 packet ranch seasoning mix; 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Crackers: 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- Butter: 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, broccoli, and green onions until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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