Quick and Easy Chicken Divan

Baked casserole in white baking dish with wooden spoon removing a serving.

Chicken Divan is a classic casserole made with chicken and broccoli, baked with a creamy filling with a hint of curry, then topped with cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and melted butter. Using rotisserie chicken and steam-in-the-bag broccoli cut down on prep time and onto your table faster!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 667kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

Sharp kitchen knife
large mixing bowl
Casserole dish
whisk
measuring spoons
measuring cup(s)

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken (all meat removed and chopped or shredded) OR use about 1-½ pounds of cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
10 ounces frozen broccoli florets, steamed-in-bag, excess liquid discarded
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup Panko bread crumbs or plain crushed pork rinds
1-2 tablespoon(s) melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Steam the broccoli in the microwave per the package directions, till tender-crisp (drain excess liquid).
10 ounces frozen broccoli florets, steamed-in-bag, excess liquid discarded
Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. Lay the broccoli and chicken at bottom of dish.
1 rotisserie chicken (all meat removed and chopped or shredded)
With a whisk, mix the soup, mayo, and lemon juice in a bowl.
2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pour the soup and mayo mixture on top.
Sprinkle the seasonings on top. Blend well.
½ teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
Sprinkle cheese and then the bread crumbs (or pork rinds) on top. Drizzle melted butter on top and bake uncovered at 350F for about 30 minutes or until the topping is slightly browned.
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup Panko bread crumbs , 1-2 tablespoon(s) melted butter

Notes

Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe can easily be doubled for 12 servings - baked in a 9" x 13" pan.

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

- Instead of rotisserie chicken, you can use 3-4 cooked chicken breasts or thighs. You can also use leftover turkey.

- Frozen cauliflower can be used in place of the broccoli.

- Fresh broccoli can be used, but I recommend steaming it until it's crispy before using it.

- Use cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup if you don't like mushrooms.

- Additionally, you can add diced mushrooms or slivered almonds for extra texture and flavor.

- Replace bread crumbs with crumbled Ritz crackers or potato chips!

- To lower carbs, use crushed pork rinds instead of bread crumbs.
What to Serve With It

While I love to eat chicken divan all by itself (it's so good!), you can serve it over cooked white rice or wild rice.

To lower the carbs, you can use crushed pork rinds instead of bread crumbs, and serve it with a simple green salad dressed with a light vinaigrette. You can also serve it with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a spinach salad.

Steamed asparagus or Roasted Brussels Sprouts also work beautifully for a well-rounded meal.

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