Description
Chicken Divan is a classic American casserole combining tender cooked chicken and steamed broccoli tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a comforting and satisfying dinner favorite that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Broccoli Layer: Grease a baking dish lightly and evenly spread the steamed broccoli florets at the bottom.
- Add Chicken: Evenly layer the cooked, shredded or cubed chicken over the broccoli in the baking dish.
- Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well until smooth.
- Combine and Pour Sauce: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli layers, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan evenly on top of the sauce-covered chicken and broccoli.
- Optional Breadcrumb Topping: If using, mix the melted butter with breadcrumbs and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer for added crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and time-saving.
- Serve the casserole over cooked rice to make it a more filling meal.
- For a lighter alternative, substitute Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American