Description
Cheesy Chicken Divan Casserole
Comforting • Cheesy • Crowd-Pleaser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Ingredients
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4 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
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4 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped (~4–5 cups)
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2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
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2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
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1 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream / Greek yogurt)
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2 tsp lemon juice
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3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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Optional:
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (extra creaminess)
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1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko + 2 tbsp melted butter (crispy topping)
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Instructions
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Preheat Oven: 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer Broccoli: Spread thawed, well-squeezed broccoli evenly on the bottom.
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Add Chicken: Scatter chopped chicken over broccoli.
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Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix cream soups, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and optional seasonings. Stir until smooth.
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Assemble Casserole: Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Spread evenly.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top.
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Optional Crunch: Mix crushed crackers or panko with melted butter and sprinkle over cheese.
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Bake: 35–40 min uncovered until bubbly and golden. Cover loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly.
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Rest: Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Everything Bagel Style: Half cheddar + Swiss cheese; 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning.
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Lighten Up: Use low-fat soups, Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheese.
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Gluten-Free: Use GF soups and breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for topping.
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Curry Kick: Add 1–2 tsp mild curry powder to sauce.
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Swap Veggies: Cauliflower instead of broccoli.
Nutrition
- Calories: 375 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 26g