Creamy Chicken Divan Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken Divan Casserole
Description
Creamy Chicken Divan Casserole starts with seasoning chopped chicken breast with spices including paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cooking it until golden. Meanwhile, broccoli florets are briefly sautéed and steamed in chicken broth to keep them tender yet crisp. Both are arranged in a baking dish.
The sauce is prepared by sautéing onion and garlic, then combining all-purpose flour and cornstarch with milk and chicken broth to thicken it while simmering with mustard powder, parsley, cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and sour cream are stirred in to create a rich, creamy, and flavorful sauce that coats the chicken and broccoli evenly.
The casserole is topped with a mixture of melted butter, crushed corn flakes, and cheddar cheese to add a crunchy, golden crust when baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This dish brings together tender chicken pieces and broccoli with comfort food textures—creamy, cheesy interior and crisp topping—making it suitable for a hearty main meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Broccoli:
- 16 oz. bag broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced, small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and at room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Topping:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
- 2 cup corn flakes crushed
Garnish:
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add chicken to a medium bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to combine and set aside.
Broccoli:
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the broccoli and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, cover pan, and lower heat to medium-low. Steam broccoli until tender but not limp, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli to the prepared baking pan and distribute evenly.
Chicken:
- To the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat. Add chicken in one layer and sear for one minute without moving chicken then continue to cook and stir chicken until cooked through and golden. Add cooked chicken to the prepared pan on top of the broccoli, distribute evenly.
Sauce:
- In a measuring cup mix milk, flour and cornstarch until combined.
- To the same skillet, over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add diced onion, stir and cook for 1 minute and add garlic. Sir and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, stir to combine. Add the milk mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the mustard powder, dried parsley, ground cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a light boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 5-6 minutes, until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cubed cream cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese, until melted, next 1/2 Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in sour cream until blended. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli and spread into an even layer.
Topping:
- Top with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted butter with crushed corn flakes. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until topping is golden and crunchy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 59.3mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 390mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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