Description
Hearty broccoli chicken divan brings comfort and classic flavors to dinner tables across America. Creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli combine for a simple yet satisfying meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
- 2 cups chicken (cooked, shredded)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent cooking.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Arrange a layer of steamed broccoli in a greased baking dish, creating an even base for the casserole.
- Distribute shredded chicken evenly over the broccoli layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, making sure all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese across the top, creating a rich and melty surface.
- Scatter breadcrumbs over the cheese layer to add a crispy, golden texture.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling surface and golden-brown top.
- Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the creamy, cheesy, and flavorful combination of chicken and broccoli.
Notes
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking the cream of chicken soup’s ingredients.
- Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version that still maintains creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or brown rice beneath the broccoli and chicken layer for a more substantial meal.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and add depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg