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4.6 from 15 votes

Chicken Divan

Chicken, broccoli, rice and cheese combine for this comforting classic - this Chicken Divan recipe is a dinner that the whole family will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 707 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 2 (10 oz) packages each frozen broccoli thawed and chopped
  • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 36 Ritz crackers crushed to coarse crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450ºF.  Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spread the chicken pieces into the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the cream, chicken broth and dijon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high until boiling, about 8 minutes.  Alternately, you can do this in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave.
  4. Add the rice to the boiling mixture, then pour over the chicken in the baking dish.  Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  5. Pat the broccoli dry, then add it and the cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture in the baking dish, stirring to combine.  Sprinkle the Ritz crumbs over the top.  Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake until the edges are bubbling and the crumbs are browned, about 5-10 minutes.

Notes

  • source: America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
  • source: America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: You can use milk instead of cream, but it won’t be as thick or rich. Long grain rice can be used, but you’ll need to increase the liquid. Fresh broccoli can be used instead of frozen. If it is chopped pretty small, you can add it in raw. Any bigger and you’ll want to par-boil it first. You can also use panko breadcrumbs instead of the crackers.
  • FREEZE: This makes a lot, so feel free to freeze any leftovers or make a second one to freeze for later. If freezing, I suggest waiting to add the cracker crumbs until it is ready to be baked.
  • STORE: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can reheat in the oven (covered with foil) or you can reheat individual portions in the microwave.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of recipe Calories 707kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 995mg (41%) Fiber 24g (96%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 707

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of recipe
Calories 707kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 995mg 41%
Fiber 24g 96%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.