Description
Broccoli Chicken Divan is a comforting, creamy casserole made with tender broccoli, juicy chicken, a savory cream of broccoli sauce, and a crispy cheese-breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy make-ahead meal, this dish combines wholesome ingredients in a hearty, crowd-pleasing bake.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of broccoli soup
- 1/3 cup milk
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Broccoli: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Steam the chopped broccoli in a pot of boiling water until just tender, then drain well. Place the cooked broccoli into a well-greased 9-inch pie pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add Chicken: Sprinkle the cubed cooked chicken evenly on top of the broccoli layer in the pie pan.
- Mix and Add Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of broccoli soup and milk until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the pie pan.
- Top with Cheese: Layer the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce, creating an even topping.
- Add Bread Crumb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer to add a crispy topping.
- Bake and Serve: Place the pie pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey for chicken if desired.
- Use frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable—simply thaw and drain before using.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or black pepper to the sauce for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
