Chicken Divan Casserole with Homemade Sauce
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!
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Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated, plus more for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups chicken shredded (about 2 breasts)
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped bite-sized
- 12 ounces baby bella mushrooms chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Breadcrumb Topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ cup Pepperidge 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.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
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