Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole
Turn your leftover chicken into an entirely new meal with this easy to make Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole recipe.
I feel like this recipe is a classic. If you’ve never made Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole before, here are some reasons you’re going to love this one.
- Easy clean up – You mix everything in one bowl and cook everything in one dish, so there is minimal clean up.
- Baking time – It bakes for 25-30 minutes in the oven which gives you time to clean up the kitchen or help the kids finish up their homework.
- Healthy ingredients and tastes great – It has vegetables and protein so you can feel good about serving it to your family, but it also has a creamy sauce that brings the dish together deliciously.
- Flexible serving time – You can also leave it in the oven to stay warm until you’re ready to eat.
On top of all those great reasons to love this recipe, it’s super simple to make. I’m sure it will become one of your favorite weeknight dinners. Let’s make it!
Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole Ingredients
There’s nothing too fancy in the ingredients list. You probably have most of these things on hand already!
How to Make Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Microwave frozen broccoli according to package directions. Reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes to slightly undercook it.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add the chicken and broccoli to the same bowl and mix until combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
Combine the melted butter and bread crumbs in a small bowl (or use the same bowl you used earlier).
Add the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the whole casserole.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until it bubbles around the edges.
Tips & Tricks
- Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- Make this casserole ahead of time except leave off the breadcrumb mixture. Store covered in your refrigerator until ready to cook. Add the breadcrumb topping and bake.
- To save time, be sure to buy broccoli florets you can microwave in the bag.
- Try a different kind of shredded cheese or a mixture of cheeses such as mozzarella, Mexican blend, or Italian blend.
- Add a tablespoon of curry powder to the sauce for a new depth of flavor. It’s really good!
- Make it an even more filling meal by serving over white rice.
Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken cubed
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 pkg Frozen Broccoli Florets microwaveable
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
- 3 tbsp Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Microwave frozen broccoli according to package directions. Reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes to slightly undercook it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken and cooked broccoli to the same bowl and mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Combine the melted butter and bread crumbs in a small bowl (or use the same bowl you used earlier).
- Add the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the whole casserole.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until it bubbles around the edges.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- Make this casserole ahead of time except leave off the breadcrumb mixture. Store covered in your refrigerator until ready to cook. Add the breadcrumb topping and bake.
- To save time, be sure to buy broccoli florets you can microwave in the bag.
- Try a different kind of shredded cheese or a mixture of cheeses such as mozzarella, Mexican blend, or Italian blend.
- Add a tablespoon of curry powder to the sauce for a new depth of flavor. It’s really good!
- Make it an even more filling meal by serving over white rice.
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