Chicken Divan Casserole
A cozy, family-favorite Chicken Divan Casserole made with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. Quick to assemble, freezer-friendly, and perfect for weeknight comfort food
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 2-3 cups steamed fresh broccoli florets or 20 oz frozen broccoli, cooked crisp-tender
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- paprika
- sliced almonds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Spread into a 9×13 baking dish. (Or divide between two 8x8 pans if freezing one.)
- Steam broccoli until crisp-tender. Layer over the rice and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Add cubed or shredded chicken evenly over the broccoli.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder.
- Spoon sauce mixture over the chicken and gently spread to cover.
- Top with shredded cheese. Sprinkle with paprika and sliced almonds, if desired.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
