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May 6, 2020

Chicken Divan

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My Mom’s recipe for Chicken Divan could not be more simple to make or more comforting to eat. Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep.

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Sometimes you just need Mom’s home cooking. And when you can’t have your Mom cook it for whatever reason then her recipe will have to do. I treasure the handwritten recipe cards I have from both my Mom and Grandma. When I make their recipes, I think about happy times with them. It’s almost like they are in the kitchen with me. I grew up eating this Chicken Divan. It was in my Mom’s regular rotation of dinners to fix. And I always loved it. 

chicken divan in a casserole dish

What is Chicken Divan?

Chicken Divan has its origin at the Chatham Hotel in New York City. It was a chicken casserole with broccoli served with a Mornay sauce. In the average household, it was simplified with a mayonnaise based sauce.  I have taken my Mom’s handwritten recipe and made just a very few changes. Chicken, broccoli, a luscious white sauce and cheese make this divan dish divine. 

chicken divan on a plate

How to Make Chicken Divan

This recipe is so simple to make.  Shred the chicken. Stir it together with the microwaved broccoli florets. Add the sauce ingredients. Place the mixture into a casserole dish. Top it with bread crumbs and a bit of melted butter. Bake until bubbly. It is so good. 

close up view of chicken divan

Kitchen Tips

  • This is the brand of frozen broccoli I use for this recipe
  • Here’s how to cook rice – to serve as a side dish
  • Mashed potatoes are also a good choice to serve with this Chicken Divan
  • I use a casserole dish similar to this one for this recipe

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Chicken Divan

My Mom's recipe for Chicken Divan could not be more simple to make or more comforting to eat. Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 rotisserie chicken white meat shredded (reserve dark meat for another recipe)
  • 16 oz frozen broccoli florets
  • 10 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Microwave the broccoli florets according to package directions. Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and one cup of the cheddar cheese.
  • Fold in the shredded white meat chicken and the cooked broccoli.
  • Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a greased casserole dish. Top the casserole with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Sprinkle the top of the casserole evenly with the bread crumbs. Then drizzle the melted butter over the top.
  • Bake the casserole, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for 15 minutes more. Serve hot.

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  1. stephanie says

    May 18, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:25 am

      I think you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Toni says

    May 18, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good! A comforting meal for my family!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

    May 19, 2020 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    I’m a big fan of chicken. Tried this and it was fantastic! Love the broccoli too!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Glad to hear this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Julia says

    May 19, 2020 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe for its simplicity! Delicious and so quickly made 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 20, 2020 at 9:23 am

      You’re welcome. Thanks for the positive rating and review.

      Reply
  5. Madalaine Arrington says

    June 23, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    Can this dish be frozen? Should it be cooked first?

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    • foodtasticmom says

      June 27, 2022 at 11:25 pm

      I actually think you could freeze this before baking. I’ve not tried it myself, but I think it might work. Please report back!!

      Reply

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