Description
This Chicken Divan Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a flavorful cheesy sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (steamed until just tender)
For the sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the casserole: Spread the steamed broccoli in the baking dish, then layer the cooked chicken over the broccoli.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli.
- Add the cheese and breadcrumbs: Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese over the casserole. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked rice or egg noodles at the bottom of the casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
