This Chicken Divan Casserole is made with tender chicken and broccoli in a rich and creamy sauce. This is our go-to for weeknight dinners, served over rice or noodles. Makes great leftovers and NO “cream of…” soup!
2cupscheddar cheesefreshly grated, plus more for topping
salt and pepper to taste
For the Casserole:
3cupschickenshredded (about 2 breasts)
2cupsbroccoli floretschopped bite-sized
12ouncesbaby bella mushroomschopped
1clovegarlicminced
1tablespoonbutter
For the Breadcrumb Topping:
1tablespoonbuttermelted
½cupPepperidge Farm Stuffing Mix
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
Prep the casserole ingredients:
Place chicken and broccoli into the prepared dish.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add mushrooms. Saute until tender and soft. Add on top of the chicken and broccoli.
Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat. Then, add in 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, whisking constantly so the butter and flour does not burn.
As the butter and flour becomes a paste, stir in milk. As it begins to thicken, add in chicken broth and continue stirring.
Add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Assemble the casserole:
Pour the sauce mixture evenly on top of the chicken, broccoli and mushrooms.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and stir in the breadcrumbs. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the cheese layer.
Bake for 35 minutes, uncovered, until golden on top. Serve warm over rice or pasta.
Notes
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Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Divan Casserole with Homemade Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
303
mg
13
%
Potassium
354
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Calcium
242
mg
24
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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