Ritz Cracker Topping Chicken Divan
A comforting baked casserole made with tender chicken, steamed broccoli, creamy mushroom sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and a buttery crushed cracker topping baked until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Spread lightly steamed broccoli evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer diced cooked chicken over the broccoli.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli, spreading gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain broccoli well after steaming to prevent excess moisture.
- Use freshly grated cheddar for smoother melting.
- Allow the casserole to rest before serving so the sauce thickens slightly.
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