Description
Irresistible Chicken Divan Broccoli Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook Your Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes on each side. Allow to cool slightly before shredding or cubing.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam the broccoli for about three minutes until bright green and still crisp.
- Make Your Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon juice, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer shredded chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spread steamed broccoli over the chicken. Pour the creamy sauce mixture on top and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg