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Chicken Divan

Chicken divan casserole baked golden and bubbly in a white square baking dish
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Classic broccoli chicken divan casserole with tender-crisp broccoli, cubed cooked chicken, and a rich creamy cheese sauce, topped with a buttery golden breadcrumb crust. Comforting, easy, and a guaranteed family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (1 standard can, undiluted)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2-quart (8×8-inch) casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add broccoli, and boil for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain very well and shake off excess water.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, all of the cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, whole grain mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until completely smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the drained broccoli and cubed cooked chicken until evenly coated in the sauce.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Stir the breadcrumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl until evenly moistened. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the breadcrumb topping is lightly golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
  8. Serve hot as is, or spooned over rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the broccoli. Boil for only 2 to 3 minutes so it stays tender-crisp. It will continue cooking in the oven.
  • Drain the broccoli very well after boiling. Excess water will thin the sauce and make the casserole watery.
  • Use the condensed soup straight from the can without diluting it to keep the filling thick and rich.
  • Plain Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream for a higher-protein option.
  • To double the recipe, use a 9×13-inch baking dish and add 10 to 15 extra minutes to the bake time.
  • The breadcrumb topping will soften in storage. Add a fresh sprinkle of buttered breadcrumbs before reheating for best texture.

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