Chicken Divan is a classic chicken and broccoli casserole that’s simple to make and really satisfying. I like making chicken divan because it turns basic ingredients into a full dinner without much work. The chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce bake together in one dish, which makes it easy to put together.

This chicken divan recipe is also a good way to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Once everything is in the dish, the oven does the rest of the work.

Why You Will Love This Chicken Divan

You will love this Chicken Divan because it’s easy to make and works well for a regular family dinner. The creamy sauce coats the chicken and broccoli so every bite has plenty of flavor.

Another thing that makes chicken divan so practical is that it’s a full meal in one dish. You don’t need to cook a lot of extra sides unless you want to.

This chicken divan also reheats well, so leftovers can be saved for the next day.

What You Will Need

To make this recipe you’ll need cooked chicken, broccoli, and a simple creamy sauce. Many versions use cream of chicken soup as the base, which makes the sauce quick to prepare. Mayonnaise and sour cream add richness. A little lemon juice brightens the flavor. Shredded cheese melts over the top while the casserole bakes, and breadcrumbs add a light crunch.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

How to Make Chicken Divan

Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

If the broccoli is raw, cook it briefly in boiling water or steam it for a few minutes until it just starts to become tender. Drain it well.

Spread the broccoli across the bottom of the baking dish. Add the cooked chicken over the broccoli.

In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, spreading it evenly.

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.

Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the top is lightly golden.

Let the chicken divan sit for a few minutes before serving.

More Chicken Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
• Lemon Chicken Rice
• Chicken Lazone
• Popcorn Chicken