Chicken Divan Casserole
Chicken Divan Casserole combines cooked chicken, broccoli, and a creamy mixture of condensed soup, mayonnaise, white wine, and lemon juice. It’s topped with cheddar cheese and a buttery panko breadcrumb crust, baked until golden and bubbling, yielding a comforting, creamy, and textured baked dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken such as the meat from a store-bought rotisserie chicken, cooked, diced or shredded
- 24 ounces broccoli florets thawed, frozen
- 2 (10.5 ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup canned
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup white wine (or sub with chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated sharp
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, salted
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley optional garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken and the broccoli in the bottom of the prepared dish. Season with a little bit of salt and pepper, if desired.
- Stir together the condensed soup, mayonnaise, wine, and lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and broccoli. Top with grated cheese.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, until heated through and golden brown on top, about 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate it covered for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze the assembled casserole for up to three months; thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Let the casserole come to room temperature for 30-60 minutes before baking if previously refrigerated or frozen to ensure even cooking.
- Expect to extend baking time if the casserole is not fully warmed before going into the oven.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the casserole | |
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1358mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1301IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.