1Season 1.5 pounds of chopped chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2Cook the seasoned chicken in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan until browned.
3Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside.
4Add 1 more tablespoon of butter to the pan.
5Sauté 1 diced onion for about 5 minutes.
6Add 5-6 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook for about another minute.
7Lightly steam 1 pound of fresh chopped broccoli for 3 minutes.
8In a greased 9x13 baking dish, mix together one can of cream of chicken soup, one can of cream of broccoli soup, half a cup of sour cream, half a cup of milk, and the sautéed onions and garlic.
9Add the cooked chicken, 2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese, and the steamed broccoli to the mixture in the baking dish and stir to combine.
10Top the casserole with 1 more cup of cheddar cheese.
11Bake the casserole at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
12Top the baked casserole with 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers.
13Cook for 5 more minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chopped up chicken
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
pepper
paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 diced onion
5 minced garlic cloves
1 pound chopped broccoli
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of broccoli soup
0.5 cup sour cream
0.5 cup milk
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers
Equipment
pantongsbaking dishwhiskcolander
Tips
This recipe is a vintage casserole recipe that has been around since the 1940s and has many variations.