Chicken Divan is a rich and creamy broccoli and chicken casserole with a boldly seasoned sauce and a buttery crispy topping. Serve over rice or potatoes for a full, delicious family meal.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Divan, Chicken Divan with Curry
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 6servings
Calories 500kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
2cupscooked chickenchopped or shredded
5tablespoonsbutterdivided
16ouncesbroccoli florets
2cupschicken brothdivided
¼cupall purpose flour
1cupmilk
½cupdry white wine
2chicken bouillon cubes
1½teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried parsley
1teaspooncurry powder(optional)
½cupsour cream
1½cupsshredded cheddardivided
1½cupsgrated Parmesandivided
Crunchy Topping
½cupbutter cracker crumbs
2tablespoonsmelted butter
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish.
Spread chicken in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add broccoli, and saute for about 1 minute. Add ½ cup chicken broth. Cover and steam until tender but not limp, about 2 minutes. Drain and spread broccoli in a single layer over chicken in the baking dish.
In the same, now empty, skillet, melt remaining butter.
Stir in flour. Allow to heat through.
Slowly add remaining chicken broth, about ¼ cup at a time, stirring between each addition.
Stir in milk and white wine.
Add bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and curry powder, and stir until combined.
Bring to a simmer, and allow to simmer until sauce is thickened.
Remove from heat. Whisk in sour cream then stir in ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup parmesan, until melted.
Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli layers. Top with remaining cheddar and parmesan.
In a small mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir to combine, and sprinkle on top in the baking dish.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
Use a rotisserie chicken to save time!
Use fresh broccoli because it stays a little crisper, whereas frozen broccoli will become too limp and soft.
Switch up the cheese! Try Gruyere, Gouda, or any of your favorite cheeses.
To omit the wine, just add the same amount of chicken broth.
If you're not used to curry flavor, omit it or add only half the amount, as it is a strong and prominent flavor (although delicious!)
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To reheat, place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for about 2 minutes, until heated through.
Freezer Directions: Prepare recipe up to step 11. Then cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly (it may need additional bake time to account for the cold baking dish).