Description
This Chicken Divan Casserole recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, broccoli, a creamy sauce, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed or blanched)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer ingredients: Arrange the steamed broccoli in the baking dish, followed by the cooked chicken.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken and broccoli.
- Add cheese and topping: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the casserole. Combine crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and spread over the cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken makes preparation easier.
- Frozen broccoli can be used—ensure it’s thawed and drained well.
- For a twist, add a dash of curry powder to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg