Description
Broccoli Chicken Divan brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, blending tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy sauce that makes your family smile. Baked until golden and bubbling, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal that comes together quickly with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 2 heads broccoli
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice 2 lbs chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized chunks, then season with salt and pepper.
- Chop 2 heads of broccoli into small florets and steam for 3-4 minutes until they turn vibrant green.
- Spread steamed broccoli across the bottom of your prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high and cook chicken pieces for 6-7 minutes until they turn golden and reach 165°F internal temperature.
- Distribute cooked chicken evenly over the broccoli layer.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the creamy sauce smoothly across the chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle ½ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese over the entire casserole.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter and combine with ¼ cup breadcrumbs until thoroughly mixed.
- Scatter the buttery breadcrumb mixture across the cheese layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and sauce begins to bubble.
- Pull the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always steam broccoli just until bright green to keep a nice crunch and prevent overcooking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and more authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded packages.
- For a lower-carb version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for added protein and crunch.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly in this dish, making preparation even faster and easier.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 31-37 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg