Chicken Divan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
611 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Divan
Description
This Chicken Divan recipe starts with lightly sautéing bite-sized chicken pieces along with diced onion and celery in butter, then added broccoli is cooked briefly. The combined mixture is mixed with a sauce consisting of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic, onion, and mustard powders, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. The mixture is transferred to a casserole dish and topped with remaining cheddar cheese.
It bakes covered for 20 minutes at 350°F, then uncovered with a topping of crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted butter and baked further at 400°F until the top is browned and crisp. The creamy sauce and tender vegetables contrast with the crunchy topping, making the dish comforting and textured.
Serving over rice, biscuits, or mashed potatoes complements the rich casserole well. This recipe yields about 4 cups of diced chicken, roughly from 3 medium chicken breasts.
Pro tips include alternatives such as using cooked chicken directly to skip sautéing, omitting onions and celery, or using frozen broccoli (thawed and optionally sautéed). Adjust baking times accordingly. Crushed Ritz crackers equal about half a sleeve or 14 crackers. This recipe also appears in The Cozy Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs. chicken breast see notes, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 celery diced, stick
- 4 cups broccoli about ½ lb, florets
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Topping
- ½ cup Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs, crushed
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, onions, and celery and toss to coat. Sauté for 3 minutes, until chicken is about halfway done, then add the broccoli and 1 Tbsp olive oil.
- Cook for 3-5 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, seasonings, and half of the cheese. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and increase heat to 400 degrees.
- Combine the melted butter and Ritz crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Remove and let it sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve over rice, biscuits, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- About 2 lbs. chicken equals roughly 4 cups diced or 3 medium breasts.
- Cooked chicken can be used; then sauté just vegetables. Alternatively, omit onion and celery, mix all raw ingredients, and bake covered at 375°F for 40 minutes before topping.
- Frozen broccoli can be thawed and patted dry; sauté optional depending on desired softness.
- Half a sleeve of Ritz crackers (about 14) equals ½ cup crushed topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 927mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1414IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 449mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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