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chicken divan with broccoli in a casserole dish.
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Chicken Divan Recipe

This easy chicken divan recipe is a delicious weeknight casserole made with juicy chicken, broccoli, cheese, a creamy sauce, and breadcrumbs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Krista Teigen

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups cooked chicken breast chopped (see notes)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets about 2 heads of broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Once heated, add in the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté for a few minutes until softened.
    ½ onion
  • Stir in the garlic, broccoli, and another pinch of salt.
    2 garlic cloves, 4 cups broccoli florets
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender. Stir in the chicken.
    4 cups cooked chicken breast
    Broccoli florets and cubes of chicken in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Then, whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly add in the chicken broth and milk while whisking until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
    5 tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup flour, 1½ cups chicken broth, ½ cup whole milk
  • Stir in the sour cream, ½ cup cheddar cheese, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.
    ½ cup sour cream, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Add the sauce to the skillet with the chicken and broccoli and stir to combine.
    Broccoli and bites of chicken cooking in a cream sauce, in a skillet.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
    broccoli florets, cubes of chicken, and a creamy sauce in a casserole dish.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and mix it with the panko breadcrumbs.
    5 tablespoons butter, 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
    unbaked chicken divan in a white casserole dish, topped with shredded cheese, broccoli, and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

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Notes

A rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe, or your can cook your own chicken breasts on the stove.
To prepare the chicken breasts yourself, season them with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides
Storage: Store chicken divan casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for 2 months.


Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1127IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 3mg