Are you in the mood for a delectable and comforting dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than Amy's Chicken Divan Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a delightful array of vegetables. This classic casserole has captivated hearts and palates for generations, earning its place as a beloved comfort food. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an unforgettable Amy's Chicken Divan Casserole, leaving you with a dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for more.
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CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE
Creamy chicken casserole based on the French classic, but without the carbs. This will be one of your favorite recipes. Low-carb and ketogenic diet-friendly.
Provided by Chef DJ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the water.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Chop broccoli.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a deep saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is clear and tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Add garlic salt, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse cauliflower in a blender or food processor until it resembles rice. Add cauliflower and chicken broth to the onion mixture; cook and stir until broth is nicely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and lemon juice. Let simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until well combined, about 10 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise and remove from heat. Let sauce cool until thickened.
- Pull chicken apart with 2 forks into bite-size pieces. Add 1/2 the pulled chicken to the sauce.
- Line the bottom of a casserole dish with the rest of the pulled chicken. Lay steamed broccoli on top; pour the cauliflower sauce over the broccoli. Top with Cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese at the edges is slightly browned, about 10 minutes more. Let casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes; slice into 6 even portions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 614.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the top third of the oven. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some olive oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl add the breadcrumbs and the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place the chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Add 4 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature on an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove and cool slightly, then slice the chicken into thin strips or shred, and place in the bottom of the prepared dish. Add the broccoli and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the flour and use a wooden spoon or whisk to stir until smooth and cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg, and cayenne. Slowly whisk in the milk, Cheddar, stock and wine. Bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened and smooth, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken and then top with the breadcrumb mixture and sprinkle the paprika over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling, 15 minutes.
- Cool for about 5 minutes and then serve.
MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE
My entire family loves this dish. The word "casserole" is in the name since traditional chicken divan is made separate from the rice and served alongside it. This can be prepared a day or two in advance and baked before serving. Simplify the process by using leftover cooked rice and a store-bought cooked chicken.
Provided by Mod Mom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; saute until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk condensed soup, sour cream, milk, and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved Cheddar-Parmesan mixture and season with salt and pepper. Add the sauteed vegetables and stir to combine the sauce.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add cooked rice as the bottom layer. Add cooked broccoli as the next layer, and then layer on the cooked chicken. Cover with remaining sauce. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar-Parmesan mixture, plus extra Parmesan if desired, and continue to bake until browned, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 110.4 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 620.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
MOM'S EASY CHICKEN DIVAN
Mom shared this recipe with me after many years of making it for company. I always thought there was more to it that made it such a special occasion dish, but come to find out, it's easy and no-fuss! This is an excellent meal when served with a fruit salad, French bread, and/or a tossed green salad.
Provided by iammykidzmom
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 11x7-inch baking dish.
- Spread rice evenly in prepared baking dish. Arrange broccoli over rice and layer chicken on top. Mix cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder in a bowl; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 999.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE
This is a recipe I found in one of those small cookbooks you can get at the checkout stand at the grocery store. I've served it for company, taken it to potlucks, and just make it for ourselves when we are looking for something special. It's always a hit. I think the Dijon mustard is the key ingredient to make it different and special.
Provided by Love2Experiment
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in flour and bouillon. Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixutre boils and thickens, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Stir in mayonnaise or salad dressing and mustard until well blended.
- Arrange broccoli in ungreased baking dish. Top with cooked chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
- In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 Tablespoon melted butter; mix well. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Serve with green salad and garlic bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 1892.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 31
AMY'S CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE
I love putting chicken divan together in one, simple and delicious casserole. The flavors are mildly distinct, yet maintain a fresh, light flavor. My mother always made this from scratch, and there's no other way to get that rich, full flavor. I make this more fiber/calorie-friendly by substituting white whole-wheat flour, fat-free and low sodium chicken broth, and fat-free half-and-half. Feel free to adjust the lemon juice, sherry or parmesan cheese to your liking. Serve with caesar or tossed salad. Enjoy!
Provided by Amy Dyke
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 4 cups water and the 2 cups rice in a large pan. (I add 2T. olive oil, 1 t. salt and ½ t. pepper for a more flavorful rice.) On high heat, cover the rice and allow it to come to a boil. Once it boils, stir, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with lid and let cook for 35-40 minutes, undisturbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While rice is cooking, place chicken on a baking pan. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a pre-heated 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- While chicken and rice are cooking, begin to boil the water for the broccoli. Add the broccoli (and 1 t. salt), allowing it to cook just until the color is bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Drain the broccoli and immediately place in a large bowl of cold water to completely stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan on medium-high heat, melt the butter. Using a whisk, add the flour and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and whisk together until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the cream, ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese, sherry, lemon juice, and the seasonings. Mix together. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Grease a 10x13 casserole pan. Assemble the casserole: rice on bottom, followed by a layer of broccoli, pouring half of the cream sauce over the broccoli. Add the sliced chicken, followed by the remaining cream sauce poured over the top. Sprinkle casserole with the bread crumbs and the reserved ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 126.7, Sodium 1023.2, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 46.2
AMY'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE
The original recipe came from my Aunt Debbie, and it used ham. I use canned chicken for convenience, but you could use any leftover cooked chicken. The french fried onions are what makes you go back for another bowl, use more or less to suit your taste! Use whole wheat noodles to make it a lil' healthier. I also like to coat my casserole dish with cooking spray to make clean up easier. This is a great dish for potlucks too.
Provided by Mrs. DeVelopment
Categories Potluck
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil noodles & drain.
- Return noodles to pan.
- Stir in soup and milk.
- Add in 4 oz. cheese, chicken and 1 cup of french fried onions.
- Mix well.
- Add remaining cheese and then remaining french fried onions to top.
- Bake 25 minutes until french fried onions are browned and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.8, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 1329.7, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 41.7
Tips:
- For a crispier topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
- Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce for a tangy flavor.
- If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- Serve the casserole with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Chicken Divan is a classic casserole dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it cheesy, creamy, or crunchy, there is a Chicken Divan recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and comforting meal, give Chicken Divan a try.
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