Easy Chicken Divan Casserole With a Hint of Curry Recipe

Treat yourself to comfort food in a casserole dish with this easy-to-make Chicken Divan recipe. Layers of diced cooked chicken and steamed broccoli are covered with a creamy sauce kissed with a hint of lemon juice and curry, and piled high with gooey cheddar cheese. This chicken broccoli casserole is a surefire hit for both a casual weeknight dinner or a dinner hosted for guests.

Where did this Chicken Divan recipe come from?

I was curious to know where chicken divan got its name, and found various answers as to the history of it. This article on the history of chicken divan states that it came from the Divan Parisien Restaurant at the Chatham Hotel in New York City. But, that particular recipe is nothing like the one I’m sharing today!

The “original Chicken Divan” has a homemade sauce, and the one we’re making today is a simple sauce made with canned cream of mushroom soup. This particular recipe came right out of my recipe box written in my mom’s handwriting and says it came from my sister.;)

I’ve altered it slightly, mixing together its recipe and the Chicken Broccoli casserole recipe I used to make at the camp and conference center for hundreds of people. That particular recipe that I have written down, however, serves 63 people, so this one is a nice family friendly size. (You’re welcome.)

Why You’ll like this Chicken Divan with Brocolli Recipe

• Quick & easy to layer together – Once the chicken and brocolli are cooked, this recipe comes together super quick.
• It’s perfect for leftover chicken – If you’re looking for a yummy leftover chicken recipe – this is it!
• The sauce adds delicious, creamy flavour – I call this one of my favorite comfort food casserole recipes. It’s delicious.
• Serve over cooked rice for a whole comfort food meal.

Ingredients for Curried Chicken Divan Casserole

• 5 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks (about 3 cups cooked and cut into1 inch square)
• 2- 10 ounce packages frozen broccoli (about 3 cups cooked)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip
• 1 teaspoon leamon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Step by Step Instructions for this Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

1. Steam the brocolli until just crisp tender. (Do NOT overcook!) Once steamed, drain the broccoli with a colendar and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Layer the cooked, diced chicken in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish followed by the cooked broccoli.

3. In a medium sized mixing bowl, stir together the mushroom soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder.

4. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken.

6. Cover with shredded cheddar cheese.

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese is melted.

What are some side dishes served with this chicken brocolli casserole?

• Rice is the most common side dish with this casserole recipe. I love this easy method of cooking rice in the oven.
• Any kind of potatoes are yummy with chicken casserole – boiled, mashed, baked or smashed potatoes would be great. Cold, classic potato and egg salad would also be great.
• Any kind of green salad would be a perfect side for chicken casserole. Spinach salad with poppy seed dressing is one of our family favorites.
• Bread machine dinner rolls , overnight buns, or any type of dinner rolls is delicious with this recipe.

Other Yummy Casserole Recipes:

• Turkey tetrazzini with cream of mushroom soup can also be made with cooked chicken instead of turkey.
• Turkey casserole with pasta is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey (or chicken).
• Biscuit cheeseburger casserole is a family favorite that even picky eaters love.
• Potato pizza casserole can be made in the crock pot or the oven.

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