Friday, February 23, 2024

Chicken Broccoli Casserole aka Chicken Divan Recipe Review

chicken divan recipe
My aunt shared her Chicken Divan recipe with our family over 40 years ago and I have been making it ever since. Every member of our family will eat it (except the vegans), which is pretty miraculous. It is very rare to find a recipe that everyone likes. 

The original recipe called for frozen broccoli, however a few years back, I started making it with fresh broccoli, which the members of my household prefer. However, that does take a little more preparation time. Both frozen or fresh broccoli need to be cooked before the casserole is assembled, but fresh broccoli has to be washed and cut up into bite-size pieces. I usually just break the florets off the stems while rinsing the broccoli instead of cutting it up. 

After I wash it and separate the florets from the stems, I pour melted butter on the broccoli, add a little salt and pepper, then steam it for 8 minutes.  If I use less than 4 bunches of broccoli, I would adjust the steam time to 5 or 6 minutes, then taste test the broccoli before adding it to the casserole dish. 

I boil the chicken breasts in a large pot (5qt dutch oven) of water for 1 hr.  After it cools, I remove/discard the bones and skin.  Then I shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. 

*If you use fresh broccoli, you need 1 stick of butter to melt & pour over the broccoli before steaming

 

Broccoli
I used 4 bunches of Broccoli Crowns in the casserole shown

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe
aka Chicken Divan Recipe 


Prep Time Cook Time Ready In Yields
1 hr 30 min. 35 min. 2 hrs 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

    chicken divan ingredients
  • 3 – 4 Chicken Breasts  (cooked – deboned -- shredded)
  • 3 or 4 Bunches of Fresh Broccoli OR 20 oz. Frozen Chopped Broccoli (2 Boxes)
  • 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (we prefer the Sargento brand)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise

  • Directions 

    • Cook Chicken Breasts  (see boiling chicken directions above)
    • Steam Broccoli  (see steaming directions and time above)
    • Line the bottom of the casserole dish with steamed broccoli 
    • Cover the broccoli with cooked & shredded chicken 
    • In a separate bowl, Mix chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice & 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese together 
    • Spread the soup/mayonnaise/cheese mixture over the chicken 
    • Cover with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese 

     

    chicken divan in layers
    You won't be able to see the chicken and broccoli once the soup mixture is spread across the entire top of casserole,
    but I wanted you to see how densely packed each layer should be.

    Chicken Divan Ready to Bake
    Ready to Bake


    Bake on 350° (325 convection oven) for 35 minutes

     

    Chicken Divan Baked & Ready to Serve
    Baked and Ready to Serve

     

     

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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole aka Chicken Divan Recipe Review Written by:
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7 comments:

  1. Your recipe review is perfectly timed, Sylvestermouse. I just put chicken breasts and Campbell's soup on my grocery list yesterday getting ready for a planned chicken casserole. I had thought to do a Chicken/Noodle dish, but your Chicken Broccoli Casserole is most appealing. Thanks so much!

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  2. This is an oldie but a goodie. I used to make this years ago and somehow got away from it. Thanks for the reminder of a delicious recipe.

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  3. This is a classic main dish that used to be a staple in many households years ago. It definitely deserves a comeback. Thanks for sharing your recipe and excellent photos, Ms. Sylvestermouse!

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  4. Old family recipes are the best, and sometimes forgotten. It's nice to see that everybody still loves the recipe. I like the fact that you switched it to fresh broccoli. Old recipe and fresh ingredients, you just can't get any better than that. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  5. Looks absolutely delicious. I have a very similar recipe that mom gave me years ago, and make it from time to time as well. These kind of meals are great for whipping up a quick dinner.

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  6. My mouth is already watering at the prospects of making this recipe. Thanks for sharing it with me. I know I will love it!

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  7. I do like the sound of this recipe and it looks so good! I would love to try making this. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe.

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