cheesy broccoli chicken casserole with ritz topping

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Casserole With Ritz Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) broccoli florets, cooked; ~3 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); some salt & pepper; 1 can(s) condensed cheddar cheese soup; 1 cup(s) milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/8 teaspoon(s) turmeric, optional; 8 ounce(s) shredded cheddar cheese, divided in half; ~12 Ritz crackers, crushed

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Jul 21, 2025

Some of the best recipes come from chats with friends, sometimes at the pool. I was intrigued with the idea of using condensed cheddar cheese soup, which I’d never bought, so I thought I’d play with this recipe because that’s what I do. =^..^= They used whole chicken breasts. I cubed mine. They used more paprika; I used a little, along with a pinch of turmeric. Milk vs. chicken broth for the sauce. We all used broccoli because, well, broccoli, but other veggies would work. I went with Ritz crackers on top instead of saltines with Parmesan sprinkles. Your choice?

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces broccoli florets, cooked
~3 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
some salt & pepper
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon turmeric, optional
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided in half
~12 Ritz crackers, crushed

How To Make cheesy broccoli chicken casserole with ritz topping

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a 13 x 9” baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

If you have a steamer bag of broccoli, cook it now. If you’re starting with fresh broccoli, cook it to your desired preference, knowing it will cook more in the oven. Drain, if necessary.
Step 3

Cube* chicken and put it in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. *If you prefer, leave chicken breasts whole for a fancier presentation. In this case, you may need to cook them a little longer, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast, to reach that safe 160°F for chicken.
Step 4

Add broccoli to the chicken in the baking dish.
Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soup, milk, paprika, and turmeric.
Step 6

Add half the shredded cheese to the soup mixture and stir together.
Step 7

Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and broccoli and even it out.
Step 8

Add the remaining shredded cheese and crumbled Ritz crackers over everything.
Step 9

Bake for around 30-35 minutes if the chicken is cubed or until the chicken reaches 160°F.
Step 10

Serve and enjoy! =^..^=
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