Chicken Divan is one of our favorite go-to dinner options, and it couldn’t be more delicious.
In this quick casserole, chicken and broccoli are smothered in a rich and creamy sauce and baked until all warm and bubbly.
What is Chicken Divan?
This Chicken Broccoli Divan recipe is an easy casserole that the whole family will love!
- It’s quick to prep so it’s a perfect dinner option for busy weeknights.
- I use broccoli in this chicken divan, but you can add other vegetables in place.
- Leftover baked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken turn this into a 30-minute meal.
Served alongside a fresh green salad and some bread with homemade garlic butter, this is one meal your family will request over and over.
Chicken Divan Ingredients
Chicken: This recipe uses cooked chicken, so it’s great for leftovers or rotisserie chicken (or even leftover roast turkey). If needed, you can use poached chicken.
Broccoli: Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used. I prefer the texture of steamed fresh broccoli florets; however, frozen can be used.
Sauce: Chicken Divan sauce is a shortcut sauce made with condensed mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings. While some recipes use mayonnaise, I prefer the lighter flavor and texture of sour cream.
Cheese: I add cheddar cheese to the mix and on top for great flavor.
Topping: Butter and Panko breadcrumbs give this Chicken Divan casserole a little crunch. No Panko? Try seasoned bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers instead!
Variations
- Veggies: You can add cauliflower, asparagus, or your favorite veggie.
- Seasonings: Change the seasonings and add your favorite herbs, I love to add ½ teaspoon curry powder.
- Soup: Any “cream of” soup will work in this recipe, including cream of chicken soup.
- From scratch: For a from-scratch version, make your own homemade condensed soup.
How To Make Chicken and Broccoli Divan
This is a really simple casserole recipe, we love to serve it with rice or egg noodles.
- Steam broccoli: Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp (it will cook more in the oven). Drain it very well.
- Mix sauce: Combine the divan sauce ingredients (recipe below). Add the chicken and broccoli.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake until browned.
Serving and Storage
I serve this easy Chicken Divan recipe with rice, egg noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Chicken Divan reheats and freezes well. Add a splash of milk for reheating if needed.
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Easy Chicken Divan
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli cut into bite size pieces
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 10 ½ ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup or condensed chicken soup
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
Topping
- 3 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain well and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cheddar cheese, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, pepper, and seasoned salt.
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Stir in drained broccoli and chicken. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
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In a small bowl, mix the butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the chicken mixture.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and the mixture is bubbly and hot.
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Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Casserole, Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
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I use Pepperidge Farm Stuffing to top mine….so good!
I have made several of your recipes, but I think this one is my favorite. This dish was excellent. I first satueed chopped onions and mushrooms and then added left over rotisserie chicken & broccoli. I didn’t have dry mustard, so I used regular yellow mustard and heavy cream instead of milk. It was full of flavor and was just so delicious. Everyone loved and asked for seconds. I will definitely make this again on a regular basis.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. Robin