Description
Broccoli Chicken Divan brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a creamy, cheesy casserole that feels like a warm hug. Packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a smooth sauce, this classic dish guarantees smiles and clean plates around your family’s meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 1½–2 pounds broccoli
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Crank the oven to 400°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- For raw chicken, sizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 pounds chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Plunge 1½–2 pounds broccoli florets into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Quickly drain and spread across the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ⅔ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, and your spice blend (½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt).
- Fold 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and cooked chicken into the creamy mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the chicken mixture evenly over the broccoli layer and sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Toss 3 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter, then scatter across the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version that keeps the same creamy, comforting texture.
- Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can save time if thawed and well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream soup and selecting a lighter cheese variety like part-skim mozzarella.
- For extra crunch, toast your breadcrumbs in a skillet with a bit of olive oil before sprinkling on top, which adds more depth to the golden topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg