Chicken Divan Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Divan Recipe
Description
This Chicken Divan recipe starts by preparing a rich sauce from butter and flour cooked to a golden roux, gradually thickened with chicken broth and milk, then enriched with sour cream and seasoned with salt. Broccoli florets are lightly steamed until slightly softened but still firm. The chicken and broccoli are combined with the sauce and placed into a greased 9x13 baking dish. The casserole is topped with shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkled with a mixture of melted butter and bread crumbs to provide a crunchy, golden crust during baking.
Baking at 375°F for 20-25 minutes melts the cheese and crisps the bread crumb topping, contrasting with the creamy, smooth sauce underneath. The dish balances creamy and crunchy textures and mild flavors that suit family dinners or potlucks. The use of sour cream adds tang and richness to the sauce, complementing the chicken and broccoli well.
It is best served warm. Leftovers reheat well and the recipe allows for some flexibility in topping and sauce thickness.
Ingredients
for the casserole:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, florets
- 3 cups chicken cut into bite sized pieces, cooked
for the topping:
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat, until melted. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook the sauce until thickened and bubbling. Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the sour cream and salt.
- Add the broccoli to a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until softened slightly but not fully cooked. Drain well.
- Add the broccoli and chicken to the skillet with the sauce, and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy, and the sauce is bubbling. Serve hot with cooked rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 34.7mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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