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Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole

Creamy Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole for Cozy Nights

Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and vibrant broccoli for a rich and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast poached or baked
  • 4 cups Broccoli fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or vegan cheese
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare Chicken and Broccoli - Cook chicken breast until 165°F, shred it, and blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes before cooling it in ice water.
  2. Step 2: Make the Creamy Sauce - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Assemble the Casserole - Spread shredded chicken in a greased baking dish, add blanched broccoli, pour sauce, and top with cheddar and breadcrumbs.
  4. Step 4: Bake - Preheat oven to 350°F and bake assembled casserole for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Step 5: Rest and Serve - Allow casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different proteins or vegetables and is great for meal prep. Be sure to store leftovers properly.

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