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Easy Chicken Divan

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Published May 1, 2020 Last Updated May 1, 2020 / By Jessica 14 Comments

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If you love chicken divan casserole then you are going to love this easy and delicious chicken divan recipe! Double the recipe and then throw one in the freezer for later! 

chicken divan casserole in white dish on granite counter by white tea towelI’m not lying when I say this easy chicken divan casserole is one of my favorite weeknight meals. Every year growing up my mother let us choose our favorite meal for dinner on our birthdays. So every year when my big day rolled around I chose this scrumptious dish.. and my whole family makes fun of me about it. Don’t get me wrong, they all like it, but they just think “a casserole on your birthday?”

Chicken Divan 

Well, even though I don’t make it for my birthday anymore (take-out anyone?) I still love this easy recipe! It is flavorful, delicious, and not a little nostalgic for me! It reminds me of the movie Ratatouille, how at the end the critic is taken back to his childhood with the simple meal.  The bottom line is, this dish is not only one of my all time favorite casseroles ever, but it is happy and nostalgic for me.

If you want to try a few of our other favorite casseroles, this is the actual best breakfast casserole (check out the reviews) and my kids love this easy tater-tot casserole, too! Or you can find all our easy weeknight meals here. 

Chicken Divan Recipe

Here are some step by step photos to show you just how easy this chicken casserole is to throw together! 

For the Sauce: 

process shots for chicken divan sauce

Top Left – Add your cream of chicken soup to a small bowl. 

Top Right – Add sour cream and lemon juice and mix together well. 

Bottom Left – Next, add curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

Bottom Right – Mix together until well combined and set aside. 

Assemble Your Casserole: 

Now we are ready to assemble our casserole! 

process shots of making a chicken divan casserole

Top Left – Cook your rice and add to the bottom of your casserole dish. Using leftover rice works great as well. 

Top Right – Cook your chicken, and cut it into bite sized pieces, then layer over rice. When I’m short on time, I love to use a rotisserie chicken. 

Bottom Left – Lightly steam your broccoli until just tender, you don’t want it mushy, then break into small pieces and layer over chicken. 

Bottom Right – Now take your sauce and spoon generously over your broccoli, spreading evenly. 

Sprinkle on your cheese and you are ready to pop this baby in the oven! 

a casserole dish filled with casserole with unmelted cheese on the topBefore we get to the printable recipe, let’s quickly answer some frequently asked questions! 

How long does Chicken Divan save in the fridge? 

Casserole saves great in the fridge for up to seven days.

Can you freeze this Chicken Divan recipe? 

Yes! Just after adding cheese prior to baking, cover pan tightly with foil and stick in the freezer. Will last in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight in fridge and cook according to recipe directions. 

Can I substitute cream of chicken for a different cream of soup? 

Yes. If you are out of cream of chicken but you have cream of celery or cream of mushroom you can use that instead. It may slightly change the taste of the final product, though. 

What vegetables are in Chicken Divan?

This recipe is traditional chicken divan with broccoli, but you can also use carrots, cauliflower, or even a veggie mix of your favorites. 

How do you steam broccoli? 

If you need detailed instructions on how to steam broccoli see this post. 

corner of a casserole dish with a scoop of chicken divan on a wooden spoon

If you make this recipe and enjoy it we’d love for you to leave us a positive comment and review! They mean so much to us. 

corner of a casserole dish with a scoop of chicken divan on a wooden spoon

Chicken Divan Recipe

Chicken Divan is a quick and easy chicken and broccoli casserole that your whole family will love!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white rice pre-cooked
  • 4 chicken breasts pre-cooked
  • 2 heads of broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 14 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Layer rice on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Cook and dice chicken and layer on top of the rice. When i'm in a hurry, I like to use a rotisserie chicken.
  • Steam broccoli florets (stop just as soon as a fork will go in easily) and spread over chicken layer.
  • Mix chicken soup, sour cream, lemon juice, curry, garlic powder and salt and pepper together and layer over broccoli.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until heated through and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

How long does Chicken Divan save in the fridge? 

Casserole saves great in the fridge for up to seven days.

Can you freeze this Chicken Divan recipe? 

Yes! Just after adding cheese prior to baking, cover pan tightly with foil and stick in the freezer. Will last in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight in fridge and cook according to recipe directions. 

Can I substitute cream of chicken for a different cream of soup? 

Yes. If you are out of cream of chicken but you have cream of celery or cream of mushroom you can use that instead. It may slightly change the taste of the final product, though. 

What vegetables are in Chicken Divan?

This recipe is traditional chicken divan with broccoli, but you can also use carrots, cauliflower, or even a veggie mix of your favorites. 

How do you steam broccoli? 

If you need detailed instructions on how to steam broccoli see this post. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1271IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 3mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

chicken divan casserole in a white dish on a white towel

Chicken divan also makes great leftovers, sometimes I make extra so I can eat it for lunch all week! I hope you love it as much as I do!

xo,
jess-sig
This post was originally published January 5th, 2015 and has been updated with new photos, recipe card and more detailed information. 

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  1. Sharon L. Kresge

    April 16, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    4 stars
    delicious…I add carrots and rice on bottom too…makes a complete meal
    !

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 16, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      We have rice on the bottom of ours too- but i’ve never thought of carrots!

      Reply
  2. MelIssa

    April 13, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    Couldnt love this more. The flavor is perfect and everyone caMe back fkr seconds.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 13, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Yay! That is the best ever!

      Reply
  3. Paula

    March 09, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    This looks delicious! I want to try it but my husband does not like the flavor of curry. Could I leave it out or substitute it with something else? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      March 09, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      I’m sure it would be fine without it! Good luck!

      Reply
  4. Cindy

    January 08, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    That looks amazing, I plan on making it tomorrow night. I think it will be a new family favourite. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 08, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Hooray!! I hope everyone loves it! Best of luck!

      Reply
  5. Apple pie

    January 05, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing a colorful meal.

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 05, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      You are so welcome!! Thanks for the sweet comment!

      Reply
  6. Kristina

    January 05, 2015 at 8:58 am

    This looks awesome and your photos are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 05, 2015 at 9:23 am

      Aww thank you so much! Photos have been a learning process for me for sure, you completely made my morning!

      Reply
  7. Pam from Over the Big Moon

    January 05, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Chicken Divan is one of my favorite meals too, but our sauce is pretty different. I’ll for sure have to try this variation! I highly recommend if you have never tried this meal you should! Such a classic!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      January 05, 2015 at 8:47 am

      Thanks so much!! Ya the sauces can vary a ton! I like pretty much all versions but this is my fave! I’ll def. have to give yours a try!

      Reply

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