Chicken divan is something I make when I want. comfort food I still feel a little awkward. Enjoy the tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and creamy sauce bubbling at the bottom. Delicious golden, crunchy toppings!
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- Easy to customize. Switch to rotisserie chicken, use fresh or frozen broccoli, and adjust the cheese/toppings to taste.
- Make it kind ahead. Prepare in advance for a stress-free dinner later.
- The topping actually stays crunchy. You’ll get a golden, crispy finish that won’t disappear into the sauce.
- Weekday friendly. Simple steps, common ingredients, and a taste that everyone loves!
Chicken Divan Ingredients
- broccoli: Use frozen broccoli instead of fresh, and be sure to thaw and pat dry before using.
- Crunch Toppings: Use panko breadcrumbs instead of Ritz crackers.
- Sour Cream Exchange: You can also use mayonnaise instead of sour cream.
- change: For a vintage 1950s flavor, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of curry powder.
How to Make Chicken Divan
We had this chicken divan recipe all the time when we were kids. I loved the crunchy topping, it was my mom’s sneaky way of getting us to eat broccoli. Your family will love it too and it’s so easy! Place it on top of rice and complete a meal!
- Preparation and Steam: Preheat oven to 350°F, then coat a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Steam or blanch broccoli florets until tender.
- broccoli: Spread the broccoli evenly over the bottom of the casserole dish.
- chicken: Arrange the cooked chicken evenly over the broccoli.
- sauce: In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- diffusion: Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli, spreading evenly.
- Top and Bake: In a bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle the top of the casserole. Bake the chicken divan until hot and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. This will make the cracker topping golden brown.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Prepare and Add Chicken: Spray non-stick cooking spray on the pot. Add 1 ½ pounds raw chicken breast.
- sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients and add them to the pot.
- Cook: keep cooking low For 4-5 hours or high 2-3.
- add: Shred the chicken and stir-fry with the broccoli. Top with shredded cheese and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
- Toast, Top, and Serve: Toast the cracker crumbs and butter mixture in a pan and add it over the chicken divan when ready to serve.
Chicken Divan
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ingredient
- 4 cup Cooked, shredded or shredded chicken
- 3 cup broccoli florets
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- ⅔ cup cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper gustation
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Crushed Ritz Crackers Or panko breadcrumbs.
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
guideline
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Steamed or boiled 3 cups broccoli florets Until soft and crispy. Spread the broccoli evenly over the bottom of the casserole dish.
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floor 4 cups cooked, shredded or shredded chicken Spread evenly over broccoli.
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Put it in a bowl and mix it. 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, ¼ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepperand 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
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Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli, spreading evenly.
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mix in bowl 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle the top of the casserole. Bake until hot and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes, and the cracker topping is golden brown.
memo
- refrigerator: After cooling, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Reheat: Cook in the microwave or oven at 350°F until warmed through.
- Freezer: Assemble the unbaked casserole and then pack tightly without crumb topping. Store frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then add toppings and bake.
- Stay ahead- Assemble casserole ahead of time without crumb topping. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, add toppings.
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