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Chicken Divan

Comforting Chicken Divan Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

This Chicken Divan casserole combines tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cubed and cooked.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli florets Thawed and drained.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with light mayonnaise.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Plain Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
  • 1 cup milk Adjust for sauce consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the frozen broccoli according to package instructions, then drain and pat dry.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Fold the cooked chicken and drained broccoli into the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  7. Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbling and the top is golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

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