Savory Chicken Divan with Broccoli, Cheese and Curry Magic
With tender chicken, broccoli, and a curry-spiced cream sauce, this Chicken Divan is perfect for weeknight or potlucks. Bonus: it's easy to make ahead and always a hit.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 479kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 oz chopped frozen broccoli 2- 10 ounce packages
- 6 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 21½ ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup 2( 10 ¾ oz. cans)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- To thaw both boxes of chopped broccoli, take the broccoli out of the boxes. Then, microwave it on full power for two minutes or until it's thawed.
- Drain the broccoli and put it into an 11X7 casserole dish. Spread the shredded chicken evenly over the broccoli.
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper to taste, and wine.
- Whisk together to make a smooth sauce. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken.
- Mix well with a spatula, then pat down the ingredients evenly and smooth the top.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and butter, then sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for about 30-45 minutes.
- Extra flavor tip: Try topping with cheddar or gruyere cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 2mg