PrintEasy Scratch-Made Chicken Divan Casserole
You can easily make this creamy Chicken Divan with tender chicken and broccoli tonight. This easy casserole recipe brings comforting flavors to your family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green. Drain them well and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. This is your Mornay-style sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and blanched broccoli. Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture and stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the Chicken Divan Casserole rest for 5 minutes before you serve it. Serve this comforting meal with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use leftover rotisserie chicken.
- If you want a Paula Deen Style Chicken Divan, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the cheese sauce.
- You can substitute fresh broccoli with frozen broccoli, but thaw and drain it very well before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110