Best 6 Deluxe Divine Chicken Divan Recipes

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If you're looking for a dish that's sure to impress your friends and family, look no further than Deluxe Divine Chicken Divan. This classic casserole combines succulent chicken and tender broccoli in an irresistible creamy sauce, topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust. With its elegant presentation and tantalizing flavor, it's a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds singing.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DIVINE CHICKEN DIVAN



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"It feeds a crowd so easily," Nancy says, "and my family is one big crowd!"

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
1 large head broccoli, cut into 1- to 2-inch florets, tender stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 5 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons dry sherry (or chicken broth)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
1 bunch scallions, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 cooked 3 1/2-pound chicken, meat removed and cut into chunks, skin and bones discarded (3 to 3 1/2 cups meat)
1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and butter a shallow 3-quart casserole dish. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and almost tender (you still want it to have a little bite; it will cook more in the oven). Drain; cool under cold running water and pat very dry. Set aside.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the sage and let sizzle a minute, then add the flour. Cook the roux (or else it will taste like raw flour), whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes, without letting it brown. Pour in the sherry (or broth) and cook to reduce it away, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in 1 cup broth, the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally to get out any lumps, until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the scallions and gruyere until the cheese is melted, then remove the sauce from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sauce, broccoli, chicken and almonds until thoroughly coated. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. In a small bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave, then toss with the parmesan and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole. Bake until browned and bubbling, about 35 minutes.

OLD TIME CHICKEN DIVAN



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Not for your typical rushed meal, this classical dish is worth the work! For another presentation, place sliced almonds on top of the chicken and broccoli before the final sprinkling of cheese.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sherry
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cooked chicken breast halves - bones and skin removed, cut into 1/4 inch slices
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli, and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to chill. Place drained broccoli into a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour begins to turn from white, to a pale beige, about 3 minutes. Whisk in sherry, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour half of the hot cream sauce over the broccoli and top with chicken slices. Stir Parmesan cheese into the remaining sauce, and pour over the chicken slices. Sprinkle top with extra cheese, if desired.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, then broil for a few minutes until top has turned golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 160.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1125.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN DIVAN



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Chicken breasts, broccoli, and mushrooms are smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce and topped with a blanket of cheesy breadcrumbs in this classic Chicken Divan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into florets (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, room temperature
9 ounces shredded medium-sharp cheddar (3 cups)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooked egg noodles or steamed white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large straight-sided skillet, simmer 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat, then add broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Wipe out skillet.
  • Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken; set aside.
  • 3. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Slowly add milk, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 9 minutes. Add 2 cups cheese, Dijon, Worcestershire, cayenne, and sour cream; stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese sauce to bowl with broccoli, followed by chicken and accumulated juices; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, panko, and remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle over broccoli-and-chicken mixture. Bake until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then serve over noodles or rice.

DAD'S DIVINE CHICKEN DIVAN



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Our family favorite chicken divan recipe! I've been making this yummy recipe for years. We really love the touch of lemon and curry-- it's simply divine!!! Make mine with extra cheese, please. May use chicken or leftover turkey. Serve over hot cooked rice. Recipe is originally from my father, but I've tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and broken into thin strips (or leftover turkey)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder, to taste (we like a mix of mild and madras curry)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, cooked al dente
1/4 cup torn breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more!)
freshly cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder in a small bowl.
  • Arrange broccoli in a single layer in the buttered dish, reserving a few florets for the top.
  • Cover with chicken strips.
  • Pour soup mixture evenly over chicken and broccoli.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and melted butter, dot with a few broccoli florets, and sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

DIVINE CHICKEN DIVAN



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Make and share this Divine Chicken Divan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by owensjo

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli spears
2 cups cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Cook broccoli spears until tender and place in 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • 2. Place chicken over broccoli in dish.
  • 3. Mix soup and milk and pour over chicken and broccoli.
  • 4. Top with shredded cheese.
  • 5. Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 686.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 23.1

DELUXE, DIVINE CHICKEN DIVAN



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Categories     Sauce     Chicken     Side     Dinner     Simmer     Boil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup sliced almonds, a couple of handfuls
1 quart chicken stock
Zest of 1 lemon
3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups white rice
8 chicken breast cutlets
Salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palmful
2 rounded tablespoons plus about 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan
1 large bunch asparagus, trimmed of tough ends
6 to 8 large white mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup white wine (eyeball it)
1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, a couple of sprigs, chopped
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds in a small skillet until they are golden, then reserve them.
  • Bring 2 3/4 cups of the chicken stock, the lemon zest, thyme sprigs, and a tablespoon of the butter to a boil in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the rice to the water and stir. Return the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook it for 18 minutes, or until tender, then remove it from the heat. Remove the thyme sprigs; the leaves will have fallen off in the rice.
  • While the rice cooks, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and the poultry seasoning. Dredge the chicken in about 1/2 cup flour, then discard the excess. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the EVOO and 1 tablespoon of the butter to the large skillet. To the hot butter and oil, add the cutlets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove the meat to a large platter and cover it with foil to keep it warm.
  • Bring an inch or two of water to a simmer in a shallow pan and season it with salt. Add the asparagus and cook it for 4 minutes, or until it is just tender but still bright green. Remove it and add it to the chicken platter to keep it warm.
  • Return the chicken skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Melt the butter, add the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 2 rounded tablespoons of flour. Cook the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the wine. Cook off the wine, 30 seconds, then whisk in the remaining 1 1/4 cups of chicken stock and the half-and-half. When the sauce bubbles, stir in the mustard and tarragon and let the sauce simmer and thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir the scallions into the rice and fluff with a fork. Make a bed of rice on each dinner plate. Top it with a serving of steamed asparagus, then 2 chicken cutlets. Cover the chicken with the tarragon sauce, allowing the gravy to spill over the edges into the asparagus and rice. Sprinkle the plates with toasted nuts. Wow! Can you believe you made this?

Tips:

  • For the chicken, use boneless, skinless breasts or thighs. If using breasts, slice them into thin strips before cooking.
  • To make the sauce, use a large skillet or saucepan. Heat the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and celery. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked chicken, peas, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  • Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Chicken Divan is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crunchy topping make it a perfect meal for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, Chicken Divan is a great choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Chicken Divan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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