Mom's Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole (Chicken Divan) Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a family favorite. Add broccoli and chicken to a creamy sauce, top with cheese and serve over cooked rice or potatoes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 363kcal
Equipment
- Stock Pot
- 9x13 Inch Baking Dish
- Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 bunches fresh broccoli (can also use frozen)
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cut into pieces if desired)
- 2 (10.5) ounces canned cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ slices bread
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook broccoli in boiling salted water until tender and drain.
- Arrange stalks in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Place cooked chicken breasts on top of broccoli.
- In a medium bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder; pour over chicken.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Break bread into small pieces and mix with melted butter. Sprinkle over shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can also use bread crumbs in place of the sliced bread with butter.
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Sometimes I add a couple tablespoons of milk to the soup mixture so that it makes a "gravy" and serve that over baked potatoes as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1308IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg