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Chicken Divan

A comforting casserole made with chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Can use rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets Steamed until bright green.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Can be homemade if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese For the sauce and topping.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers For added crunch, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Steam the broccoli florets until bright green but not mushy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until well blended.
  4. In a casserole dish, layer the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli layers.
  2. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top, along with crushed Ritz crackers if using.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Notes

This dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking. For freezing, do not add the cracker topping until just before baking.