Chicken Divan Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Divan Casserole Recipe
Description
The Chicken Divan Casserole features diced cooked chicken and broccoli mixed with a rich sauce formulated from mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, lemon juice, curry powder, and garlic powder. The layered casserole is assembled with broccoli and chicken in the middle and sauce spread over the top. The topping of French fried onions and crushed Ritz crackers adds a crunchy, savory crust when baked.
Baked covered initially and then uncovered, the casserole finishes with a bubbly, golden top. The curry powder adds a subtle warm spice note that complements the creamy texture and cheese flavors. This dish works well as a hearty main course served with a side salad or rice.
Variations include substituting cream of chicken soup with cream of celery or mushroom soup for different flavors. Using fresh broccoli is an option. For a thinner sauce, adding chicken broth to the wet ingredients can adjust consistency. The casserole serves eight and can be reheated in the oven to retain texture and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 21 ounces cream of chicken soup 2 cans (undiluted)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 18 ounces broccoli florets thawed, frozen, baby
- 4 cups chicken breast about 2 pounds before cooking, cooked, diced
- ½ cup French fried onions
- 1 Ritz crackers about 35 crackers, crushed, sleeve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chicken soup, cheeses, lemon juice, curry and garlic powder. Stir well. 1 cup mayonnaise, 21 ounces cream of chicken soup, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon curry, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spoon about ½ cup of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread it around. Spread the broccoli florets on the bottom of the pan. Top with the diced chicken. Sprinkle with the french fried onions. 18 ounces frozen baby broccoli florets, 4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts, ½ cup french fried onions
- The spread the remaining sauce over the chicken, covering the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the casserole. 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers
- Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- The recipe serves eight, with one serving as 1/8 of the casserole.
- Cream of celery or mushroom soup can be used instead of cream of chicken soup for a variation in flavor.
- Fresh broccoli can replace frozen if preferred.
- To thin the sauce, add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the wet ingredients before assembling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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