Broccoli Chicken Divan Recipe
Broccoli Chicken Divan is a creamy, cheesy casserole featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful mushroom sauce topped with a buttery breadcrumb crust. This comforting baked dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds or 3 cups cooked chicken), cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using raw chicken breasts)
Vegetables
- 1 ½–2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 10 ½ ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can) or cream of chicken soup
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- 3 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs or buttery crackers (like Ritz crackers)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or a 3-quart casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the chicken: If using raw chicken breasts, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until fully cooked through, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the broccoli: While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain thoroughly to avoid excess moisture and spread the broccoli evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Make the sauce and assemble: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix until smooth. Stir in the cooked chicken pieces. Spread this mixture evenly over the broccoli layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Add the breadcrumb topping: In a small bowl, mix the Panko bread crumbs (or crushed buttery crackers) with the melted butter until combined. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer to create a crispy topping.
- Bake the casserole: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. Bake until the breadcrumb topping is lightly browned and the casserole is bubbling hot throughout.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve the Broccoli Chicken Divan over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes as desired for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- Ensure broccoli is well-drained before adding to prevent a watery casserole.
- The breadcrumb topping can be swapped for crushed buttery crackers for a richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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