Chicken Divan Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Divan Recipe
Description
The Chicken Divan recipe assembles sautéed chicken, onions, celery, and broccoli into a creamy mixture enriched with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and a blend of garlic, onion, black pepper, and mustard powders. After mixing with half of the cheddar cheese, the mixture is placed in a casserole dish and baked covered to cook through and meld flavors.
Following this, a topping made from melted butter and panko breadcrumbs is added, then the dish is baked uncovered at a higher temperature to develop a golden, crisp crust. This contrast between creamy casserole and crunchy breadcrumb topping defines the dish's texture. The layered flavors come from the soup base, cheese, and seasonings, balancing richness and mild spice.
It is served warm and is appropriate as a main dish in a family meal. Letting the casserole sit before serving helps set the filling for easier portioning and eating.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs. chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless skinless
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 celery diced, stick
- 4 cups broccoli about ½ lb, florets
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2-3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 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
- 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 panco bread crumbs. 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1281IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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