Classic Creamy Chicken Divan Casserole
Make this classic Chicken Divan casserole for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner. It features tender chicken and broccoli in a rich, cheesy sauce, baked until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional, for flavor variation)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Drain them well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, half of the cheddar cheese (1/2 cup), salt, pepper, and curry powder if you are using it. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the cooked chicken and the blanched broccoli into the sauce mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken and broccoli mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this topping over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- For maximum convenience, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. This speeds up your prep time significantly.
- If you prefer a lighter dish, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Serve this savory baked chicken dish over cooked white rice for a complete family favorite dinner idea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95