Description
Classic broccoli chicken divan delivers comforting casserole magic from American kitchens. Creamy cheese sauce and tender chicken blend with fresh broccoli for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Creamy Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Gently steam broccoli florets until they reach a tender consistency, approximately 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Create a smooth, creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli into the prepared sauce, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the combined mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Generously distribute cheddar and Parmesan cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter in a separate bowl, then sprinkle the buttery crumb mixture over the cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving to help set the ingredients and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Steam broccoli just until bright green and crisp-tender to prevent overcooking and maintain nutritional value.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a quick and convenient protein boost.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free options for a celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with homemade cream sauce for a lower-sodium alternative that controls ingredients and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg