Description
Classic broccoli chicken divan brings comfort and flavor to dinner tables across America. Creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli create a hearty casserole you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) chicken (cooked, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound (454 g) broccoli (fresh, coarsely chopped)
- 1 can (10.75 oz or 305 g) condensed cream of broccoli soup
- 1/2 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) dried bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F, creating an optimal cooking environment for the broccoli chicken divan.
- Steam broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender, then thoroughly drain to remove excess moisture.
- Layer drained broccoli evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, creating a vegetable foundation.
- Distribute sliced chicken uniformly over the broccoli base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk condensed cream of broccoli soup with milk until smooth and silky, creating a creamy sauce.
- Pour sauce gently over chicken, making certain it cascades evenly across the entire surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the sauced chicken, adding a rich, melty layer.
- Combine melted butter and dried bread crumbs, mixing until achieving a crumbly, sandy consistency.
- Scatter buttered bread crumbs across the cheese layer, providing a crisp, golden topping.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly to set, and serve warm for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the protein by substituting chicken with turkey, tofu, or shrimp for varied dietary preferences and exciting flavor combinations.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like cauliflower, spinach, or bell peppers to increase the dish’s vitamin and mineral content.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and checking that the condensed soup is gluten-free certified.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat milk, light cheese, and Greek yogurt instead of traditional cream-based ingredients for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg