Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy Chicken Divan casserole, a classic American dish perfect for family dinners. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, broccoli, and a rich sauce, topped with cheese and breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the casserole:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed until just tender
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the shredded chicken and steamed broccoli until well coated.
- Layer the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dish.
- Serve over rice or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
