Quick and Easy Chicken Divan

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

This Quick and Easy Chicken Divan is a creamy chicken and broccoli casserole with a hint of curry, topped with cheddar cheese, buttery breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Using rotisserie chicken and steam-in-the-bag broccoli cuts down on prep time, so you can have dinner on the table in just 40 minutes!

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

Preparing your ingredients ahead of time? You can shred the rotisserie chicken and cheese before you begin assembling the casserole.
Make a double batch: This recipe can be doubled to serve 12. Use a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and check that the casserole is heated through before serving.
Don't forget the curry! It might seem like an unusual ingredient, but I highly recommend it. Just a little gives the creamy sauce that special flavor.
Let it rest: If the sauce looks a little loose when you take the casserole out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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