Best 8 The Best Ever Chicken Divan Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Chicken Divan, an iconic dish that seamlessly blends creamy indulgence with savory delight. This classic casserole boasts tender chicken enveloped in a luscious sauce, nestled amidst a bed of fluffy rice and topped with a golden-brown breadcrumb crust. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as you discover three irresistible variations of Chicken Divan: the traditional recipe, a lightened-up version for health-conscious foodies, and a vegetarian alternative that caters to diverse dietary preferences. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure satisfaction.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN DIVAN



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Chicken breasts, broccoli, and mushrooms are smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce and topped with a blanket of cheesy breadcrumbs in this classic Chicken Divan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into florets (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, room temperature
9 ounces shredded medium-sharp cheddar (3 cups)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooked egg noodles or steamed white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large straight-sided skillet, simmer 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat, then add broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Wipe out skillet.
  • Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken; set aside.
  • 3. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Slowly add milk, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 9 minutes. Add 2 cups cheese, Dijon, Worcestershire, cayenne, and sour cream; stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese sauce to bowl with broccoli, followed by chicken and accumulated juices; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, panko, and remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle over broccoli-and-chicken mixture. Bake until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then serve over noodles or rice.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN DIVAN



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A quick and easy chicken and broccoli dish that all will love!

Provided by TERRY C

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound chopped fresh broccoli
1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
⅓ cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the broccoli in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Place the cooked broccoli in a 9 inch pie plate. Top with the chicken. In a bowl, mix the soup and milk, and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 440.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

FAST CHICKEN DIVAN



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Frozen broccoli and leftover chicken get an easy-but elegant-treatment in a dish from Bertille Cooper of St. Inigoes, Maryland. She dresses them up with a saucy blend of cream soup and mayonnaise, then covers it all with a golden, cheesy crumb topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups frozen broccoli florets or chopped broccoli
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sliced pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with chicken. Combine the soup, mayonnaise and lemon juice; spread over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with pimientos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 49g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

THE BEST CHICKEN DIVAN



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I can see why this worked on all of Bonnie's suitors! This recipe was a huge hit in the Test Kitchen... resulting in a completely empty casserole dish by the end of our "sampling". We chose to use basil, rosemary and thyme as our herbs of choice, and it was a pure delight. Check out more of our delicious chicken recipes!

Provided by Bonnie Roberts

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1 box mushrooms, fresh, sliced
8 oz sour cream
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
3 c cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tsp spices, any kind you wish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9" x 13" with Pam non-stick coating.
  • 2. Precook chicken in water until tender. Cut into bite sized pieces. Precook broccoli until tender.
  • 3. Combine sour cream and soups. Add spices and sliced mushrooms and stir until combined.
  • 4. Place Broccoli on the bottom of baking dish. Put chicken pieces on top of broccoli. Spread sauce over all. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top.
  • 5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
  • 6. Excellent leftover dish.

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN DIVAN



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This is another one of my mother in law's recipes. It is my absolute favorite dish that she makes! Please try this..You'll be hooked!

Provided by buttercup0009

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 large casserole

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or with bones)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
1 cup mayonnaise
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons cooking sherry or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, approximate
4 -5 pieces bread
butter
white rice or yellow rice

Steps:

  • Boil chicken until white and then cut chicken into small pieces.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a large deep pan and pour the broccoli into it.
  • Sprinkle chicken over top of the broccoli.
  • In a med. bowl combine the mayo, two cans of soup, curry powder, salt, and sherry.
  • Pour over the chicken.
  • Top w/ the shredded cheese.
  • Toast the pieces of bread.
  • Melt about half a stick of butter in the microwave (add enough butter to lightly soak the bread pieces) Cube the pieces of bread and throw them in the butter.
  • Lightly mix.
  • Put the bread mixture on top of the casserole.
  • Bake approx 40 minutes.
  • Serve over white/ yellow rice and homemade biscuits!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3650.9, Fat 201.4, SaturatedFat 72, Cholesterol 756.7, Sodium 8232.8, Carbohydrate 179.2, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 31, Protein 256.8

CHICKEN DIVAN



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This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. My daughters enjoy making this dish in their own homes and get the same enthusiastic compliments I always do! -Mary Pat Lucia, North East, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup cooking sherry or water
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut or chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup cooked rice
3 to 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add flour, stirring until blended. Stir in the cream and cooking sherry or water; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Blend in soup until smooth; remove from the heat and set aside. , Place broccoli in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with rice and then half of the sauce. Top with chicken. Stir shredded cheese into remaining sauce; pour over the chicken. , Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

THE BEST CHICKEN DIVAN EVER!



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Yes there are a lot of different chicken divan recipe's out there but I will swear on this one as being the best. I have been making this for years now and it ALWAYS get's gobbled up. Out of everything I cook, my husband gets excited about this dish more than any other. It's a for sure crowd pleaser- no doubt! The lemon juice is what really makes the recipe- I don't ever really measure it just squeeze into the dish until I feel like it's enough!

Provided by cookin_nurse

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -4 chicken breasts, cooked (I boil in water)
16 ounces frozen broccoli, or
16 ounces fresh broccoli
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup lemon juice
Ritz cracker

Steps:

  • 1. Boil chicken breasts in water until cooked through.
  • 2. Place broccoli on bottom of 13x9 casserole dish.
  • 3. In a medium bowl mix soups, mayonaise, chedder cheese and lemon juice.
  • 4. Cover broccoli with soup /mayo mix.
  • 5. Cover casserole with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • 7. Crumble up RITZ crackers and sprinkle ontop of casserole dish once it's finished cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 1116.4, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 26.4

DIFFERENT CHICKEN DIVAN



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This Chicken Divan recipe is different. I have 'improved' it! This is the best chicken divan - the onions make it!

Provided by Lisa Brown

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast meat
1 pound fresh broccoli, cooked and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread chicken in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with broccoli. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, salt and pepper and mix well. Add 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup and mix again, then pour mixture over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese and top with onions.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 967.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
  • Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce for a tangy flavor.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with cooked tofu or vegetables.
  • Serve chicken divan with a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken divan is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy topping, it's a dish that everyone will love. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, chicken divan is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish, give chicken divan a try.

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