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This Chicken Divan Casserole recipe was given to me many many years ago. This is the traditional recipe with rice, broccoli, and chicken that made its way every fall and winter and was always a hit. 

Lately, this recipe is often referred to as Chicken and broccoli casserole on the interwebs. It is a little deceiving because REAL chicken divan is made from a Mornay sauce (with Gruyere cheese). But, I still call this Chicken Divan casserole because back in the ’90s that’s what everyone called it. 

Hello Friends!

How is your week going? We are enjoying the cool weather of the season and enjoying watching our sports. There is nothing like getting together with family and friends around the television to enjoy a good game or movie.

Today’s recipe is a retro recipe for the season when you are looking for a tasty casserole to serve. I love simple recipes like this one because while it takes a few minutes to put together, they are relatively inexpensive ingredients.

All the flavors come back just like I remember them and sometimes it is fun to just be nostalgic and have a vintage recipe for dinner. 

This recipe is always eaten completely and it warms up really well as leftovers too! That is the great thing about casseroles, as you can usually get two meals out of it. 

List of main ingredients:

Chicken– Use chicken from four medium cooked chicken breasts. You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time. 

Broccoli – I use fresh steamed broccoli but you can use cooked frozen broccoli.

Rice – I like to use a boxed chicken rice recipe for extra flavor. 

How to make Chicken Divan Casserole

The full recipe is below, but here are the major steps. It is all about layering.

1. Start with rice.
2. Top with broccoli.
3. Add chicken
4. Add sauce and breadcrumbs and bakc. 

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Chicken Divan Casserole

Yield: 8

Chicken Divan Casserole

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A classic chicken divan casserole made with chicken, broccoli, and rice. Delicious and easy!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cooked chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 package rice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup crushed bread crumbs.
• 2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
3. In a greased 9x13" pan, layer cooked rice.
4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, and curry powder.
5. Layer the mayonnaise mixture over the rice.
6. Layer broccoli and chicken over rice and top with mayonnaise mixture.
7. Melt the butter in the microwave and mix with the bread crumbs.
8. Top casserole with bread crumbs and bake for 18-20 minutes.

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Cream of Chicken Soup – This homemade version is delicious and easy to make.

Chicken and Rice Soup – A longtime family favorite

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Sauce -so easy with a kick of spice!

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