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Creamy Chicken Divan

This easy Chicken Divan casserole features a homemade creamy sauce and a buttery Ritz cracker topping for the perfect weeknight meal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Base
  • 2 cups stuffing prepared according to package instructions
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or cubed cooked chicken, about 2 lbs
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

Base
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  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan or a 3 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spread the prepared stuffing evenly across the bottom of the greased dish. Layer 2 cups frozen broccoli florets on top, followed by the cooked chicken.
Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes smooth and turns a deep golden color.
  2. Gradually pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup sour cream, whisking constantly until smooth and simmering (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Continue stirring until fully combined.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseto the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise until the sauce is well combined.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken layer in the dish, making sure to cover all the ingredients.
Topping
  1. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. Stir until the cracker crumbs are fully coated with butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake
  1. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 628kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 1122mg (47%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1395IU (28%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 332mg (33%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 628kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1122mg 47%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1395IU 28%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 332mg 33%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.