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How to Make Chicken Divan Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Divan Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. This creamy and cheesy casserole is made with tender chicken, broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce, all baked to perfection in one dish. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit your taste preferences, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

The origins of Chicken Divan can be traced back to the Divan Parisien Restaurant in New York City, where i...

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 22 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 47 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the water.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Chop broccoli.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is clear and tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Add garlic salt, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Pulse cauliflower in a blender or food processor until it resembles rice. Add cauliflower and chicken broth to the onion mixture; cook and stir until broth is nicely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and lemon juice. Let simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until well combined, about 10 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and remove from heat. Let sauce cool until thickened.
  • Pull chicken apart with 2 forks into bite-size pieces. Add 1/2 the pulled chicken to the sauce.
  • Line the bottom of a casserole dish with the rest of the pulled chicken. Lay steamed broccoli on top; pour the cauliflower sauce over the broccoli. Top with Cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese at the edges is slightly browned, about 10 minutes more. Let casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes; slice into 6 even portions.

    • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 615mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 261mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 373mg

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