Chicken Divan - Spend With Pennies

This easy Chicken Divan recipe is a favorite quick and easy dinner!

Chicken and broccoli florets are smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until warm and bubbly.

Chicken Broccoli Divan is an easy casserole originating in the Divan Parisien restaurant in New York. This version uses broccoli in a shortcut sauce.

Flavor: This casserole is cozy with a homey flavor.
Difficulty: Since the sauce starts with condensed soup, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Make it from scratch: You can replace the canned soup in this recipe with homemade condensed soup.
Budget tip: Stretch this recipe a little further with extra broccoli.
Time-saving tip: If you’re short on time, buy a bag of fresh or broccoli florets—they’re usually already washed and ready to go. Rotisserie chicken is great in this recipe.

Ingredient Tips For This Recipe

Chicken: This recipe uses cooked chicken, so it’s great for leftovers or rotisserie chicken. Poached chicken is also great for casseroles.
Broccoli: Fresh steamed broccoli gives the best flavor and texture. Frozen broccoli works as well but tends to be a little bit softer.
Sauce: Chicken Divan sauce is a shortcut sauce made with condensed mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese adds flavor, pre-shredded cheese works well in this recipe.
Topping: Butter and Panko breadcrumbs give this Chicken Divan casserole a little crunch. No Panko? Try seasoned bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers instead!

Ingredients for Chicken Divan in a casserole dish

Variations

Veggies: You can add other vegetables, such as cauliflower or asparagus. Cook just until tender-crisp.
Seasonings: Change the seasonings and add your favorite herbs. ½ teaspoon curry powder is a delicious addition.
Soup: Any “cream of” soup will work in this recipe, including cream of chicken soup or homemade condensed soup.

How To Make Chicken and Broccoli Divan

Steam broccoli: Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp (it will cook more in the oven). Drain it very well.
Mix sauce: Combine the divan sauce ingredients (recipe below). Add the chicken and broccoli.
Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake until browned.

Served alongside a fresh green salad and some bread with homemade garlic butter.

Casserole dish of Chicken Divan with fork

Serving and Storage

I serve this easy Chicken Divan recipe with rice, egg noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Chicken Divan reheats and freezes well. Add a splash of milk for reheating if needed.

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Easy Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan is a comforting casserole of tender chicken and broccoli in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for any family dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cheddar cheese, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, pepper, and seasoned salt.
Stir in drained broccoli and chicken. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
In a small bowl, mix the butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the chicken mixture.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and the mixture is bubbly and hot.
Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, as desired.

Broccoli: Cook the broccoli just until tender crisp, as it will cook a bit more in the oven. Drain well so the sauce doesn’t get watery.
Frozen broccoli: Frozen broccoli can be used however the texture is a bit softer. Cook according to package directions and drain well.
Store leftover chicken divan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat with a bit of milk on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Casserole, Chicken, Main Course

Cuisine American

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