Chicken Divan is a creamy casserole made with shredded rotisserie chicken and broccoli baked under a flavorful cheese sauce and breadcrumb topping.

Chicken Divan

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Chicken divan is a recipe that I can remember eating ever since I was a little kid.

My mother used to make this for my siblings and I and it was always one of my favorite things. It was so good that I didn’t even mind the broccoli.

It’s the kind of meal that feels cozy and comforting on a cool fall or winter day. I love to make this for my own kids now once the weather starts to get a little chilly here in Jersey.

They love it now just as much as I did when I was a kid. My version is just a little bit different than my mother‘s because I add a breadcrumb topping.

I think adding that little bit of crunch makes this dinner even better. But please, don’t tell mom!

The broccoli, rotisserie chicken and cheese sauce combined with that little bit of crunch you get from the topping makes this an irresistible dinner for the whole family.

Whenever I make this, everybody is always going back for seconds. It might not look like anything special but trust me it is absolutely delicious.

Plus, it’s a great way to turn leftover chicken into something special while sneaking in plenty of vegetables.

This recipe is easy to put together an absolutely delicious at the same time. That’s a win-win if you ask me!

I really hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

Chicken Divan Variations

I like this recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Chicken- I used shredded rotisserie chicken to make my life easier but feel free to make and cube your own chicken if you’d prefer. This is a great recipe to use up some leftover chicken.
• Cheese- Use any kind of cheese that you’d like to hear. It all works. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself because it will melt much better that way.
• Soup- If you’re not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, cream of cheddar or another cream of chicken soup would be OK to use here.

Other Easy Chicken Dinners

If you like, super easy to make chicken recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Chicken And Stuffing Casserole
• Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
• Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken Divan Ingredients

• Broccoli Florets, chopped into small pieces
• Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
• Cream Of Chicken Soup
• Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• Sour Cream
• Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
• Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
• Seasoned Breadcrumbs
• Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
• Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°

First, boil the broccoli in salted water for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain it from the water and set it aside.

Then, add the broccoli to a greased 9 x 13” baking dish. Add the broccoli and lightly seasoning it with salt and pepper.

Now, add a layer of the shredded rotisserie chicken on top. Lightly season it with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Then, in a medium sized bowl add the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream.

Next, season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and stir everything together until it’s combined.

Now, pour the mixture on top of the chicken layer and smooth it out so that it is flat and even.

Then, in a small bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. Sprinkle it evenly on top of the casserole.

Now, place it into the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes or until the sides are hot and bubbly, and the top is toasted.

Finally, let the casserole sit for about five minutes, garnish with parsley (optional), serve warm, and enjoy!