Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chicken Divan
Chicken Divan is made with chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, and broccoli.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
broccoli (chopped)
In the method: Place broccoli in a large pot boiling water and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender crisp.
chicken (cooked, cubed)
In the method: Mix: In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
In the method: Mix: In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound broccoli (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups chicken (cooked, cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 10.75 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup sour creamIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)Ingredient note
Source: ⅓ cup milkIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup breadcrumbs (I used Panko)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon butterIngredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Chicken Divan
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and pot. Start with this step: Prep: Preheat oven to 450℉.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
You can wrap your casserole dish well with foil, or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days . Reheat either in the microwave, or you can use the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F. If not already in one, transfer the leftovers to a casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jocooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
