Classic Creamy Chicken Divan Casserole
A simple recipe for a classic, creamy Chicken Divan casserole featuring chicken and broccoli baked in a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
- 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. Drain them well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cooked chicken and the blanched broccoli into the soup mixture.
- Spread the chicken and broccoli mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed butter crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken to save preparation time.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade white sauce instead of condensed soup.
- This casserole freezes well before baking; cover tightly and freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95