Description
Creamy Chicken Divan is a delightful casserole that seamlessly blends tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, cheesy sauce, all topped with crispy breadcrumbs. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, offering a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful. You can serve it alone or alongside rice or pasta for a heartier experience. With its creamy texture and appealing taste, Chicken Divan is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets (thawed)
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Cook the chicken cubes seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes). Set aside.
- Thaw the broccoli and drain well to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining pepper.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and broccoli into the sauce mixture.
- Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg