Chicken Divan

A spoon taking a scoop of chicken divan out of a white casserole dish.

Chicken divan is a creamy chicken casserole recipe topped with crispy buttered breadcrumbs. It’s easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and is a classic family favorite.

Complete the meal with some roasted lemon parmesan garlic asparagus and a pot of perfect basmati rice.    

A spoon taking a scoop of chicken divan out of a white casserole dish.

Easy Chicken Divan

Chicken divan is comfort food at its finest. Shredded chicken is wrapped up in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with buttered breadcrumbs, then baked until bubbly and delicious. 

It’s always a winner at our dinner table and there are rarely leftovers. 

But when we can’t finish it all, it’s just as delicious warmed up for lunch the next day. 

A wooden spoon scooping chicken divan out of a casserole dish.

How to Make Baked Chicken Divan:

This is a very simple recipe that can be divided into 3 parts:

  1. Cooking the chicken: Poach chicken breasts and then shred them, but you can easily use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
  2. Making the sauce: After you whisk some butter and flour in a pan, simply add the other sauce ingredients and let the cheese melt. Easy!
  3. Buttering the breadcrumbs: Simply mix some panko or breadcrumbs with melted butter. 

Once you have these three parts ready to go, all you have to do is assemble the casserole and pop it into the oven!

What is in the sauce?

Chicken divan sauce is a creamy cheese sauce. There are many different variations, but we love ours best because it’s both easy to make and flavorful. 

  1. Butter 
  2. Flour
  3. Cream of chicken soup
  4. Cheese
  5. Milk
  6. Sour cream
  7. Dijon mustard

A white bowl with chicken divan with broccoli and rice on the side.

Can Delicious Chicken Divan be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes! Chicken divan can be prepped and assembled up to 2 days in advance. 

Tip: It is best to prevent the breadcrumbs from becoming soggy. Take the breadcrumbs and store in a separate container. When ready to serve the casserole, add them to the casserole just before you put it into the oven.

Chicken Variations:

This is a flexible recipe. We often add different veggies, rice, or noodles to the dish.

If adding variations, reduce the chicken to 3 chicken breasts and use 2 cups of the variations. Here are a few ideas:

  • Peas (thawed)
  • Onions (sauteed)
  • Broccoli (lightly steamed)
  • Rice (cooked)
  • Egg noodles (cooked)
  • Bacon (cooked crispy)

A wooden spoon scooping chicken divan out of a casserole dish.

Make a Complete Meal!

The creamy sauce is delicious spooned over rice or noodles. Try this chicken divan with a side of vegetables.

Here are a few that go well:

Chicken divan in a white bowl with broccoli and rice.

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A white bowl with chicken divan with broccoli and rice on the side.
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Chicken Divan

Chicken divan is a creamy chicken casserole recipe topped with crispy buttered bread crumbs. It's easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and is a classic family favorite.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken divan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 336kcal
Author Kristen Stevens

Ingredients

The Casserole

  • 4 pieces chicken breast (or 5 cups cooked shredded chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

The Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 ½ ounces)
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9'x13" baking dish with the butter.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. (Or chop the chicken, if you prefer)While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. 
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and whisk until combined and the cheese has melted. 
  • To make the topping, melt the butter in a small pan or microwave. Mix the panko, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. 
  • Place the shredded chicken in the buttered casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top and mix it into the chicken. Top with the grated cheddar cheese and the buttered breadcrumbs. 
  • Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, removing the foil halfway through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

 

 



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