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This chicken divan recipe is a delicious way to dress up chicken, and it is perfectto serve for a special occasion or dinner party.

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A while backI did a little tribute to my mom for Mothers’ Day, and I mentioned that I was going to be making over one of her signature dishes – chicken divan. Today I thought I would update and republish this since we are in the heart of comfort food and casserole season.

Before I share the modifications, let me just say that I will eat my Mama’s version of this recipe any time she is willing to make it for me.

I like to experiment with different ingredients sometimes to make a new twist on an old recipe. And that is exactly what I did here. 😎

Mom’s Original Chicken Divan Recipe

Here is her original chicken divan recipe…the YOLO recipe, if you will. 🙂

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I just snapped a photo ofher recipe card, as not to confuse Google with two recipe schema in one post. 🤓😜 #FoodBloggerProblems

Recipe Modifications

And now let me tell you how I tweaked my mom’s chicken divanrecipe. It’s like my own little version of Not My Mama’s Meals. 🙂

So the first thing I did was divide her recipe in half.

Second, I switched out the canned cream of chicken soup for a homemade cream condensed soup.

Third, I switched out the processed cheese from my mom’s dish with real Fontina cheese. YUM.

Last, I made it a little easier by taking advantage of some food prep by using precooked chicken. I used my instant pot shredded chickenas the base for this recipe. Instead of shredding it, I cut it into bite-sized pieces. You could also use store-bought rotisserie chicken.

It was a WIN, y’all! This was SO good!👏🏻🤗

How to make chicken divan

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

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To make this chicken divan recipe, you will need the following ingredients.

  • butter
  • flour
  • chicken stock
  • milk
  • garlic salt
  • pepper
  • sour cream (regular or light, but NOT fat free)
  • cooking sherry
  • fontina cheese
  • cooked broccoli florets
  • cooked shredded chicken

Making chicken divan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Meanwhile, fill a small pot with 1 inch of water, and add the broccoli florets.

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Bring water to a boil; reduce heat, and put the lid on for four minutes. Remove the broccoli from the heat, and drain; set aside.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat (about 1.5 – 2 minutes). Add flour, and stir to combine; cook for about a minute on low.

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Add the milk, chicken broth, garlic salt, pepper and cooking sherry, and whisk to combine. Cook on medium low until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the cheese and sour cream. Turn off the heat, and continue to stir until the cheese chunks melt.

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Spray a 2.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle in the shredded chicken and cooked broccoli evenly.

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Pour the cheese sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli, and sprinkle with a bit of paprika (about 1/8 teaspoon) for garnish.

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Bake at 375 until bubble and golden, about 24 minutes.

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Remove from the oven, and serve over cooked rice.

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I hope y’all enjoy the chicken divan recipe! Be sure and let me know if you try it.

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  • I used a 2.5 quart oval casserole dish from this CorningWare set.
  • I used thissmall pot with lid to steam the broccoli.
  • I used a medium mesh strainer to drain the broccoli.
  • Whisk to make the roux.
  • You’ll also need tohavesome pre-cooked chicken, such as my instant pot shredded chicken, store-bought rotisserie chicken, ormy basic shredded chicken ahead of time.

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Chicken Divan

This chicken divan is a great way to dress up chicken, and it is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, chicken, chicken divan, divan

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 53 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 254 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup milk I used 1%
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or light, but NOT fat free)
  • 1.5 Tablespoon cooking sherry
  • 3/4 cup fontina cheese torn or chopped into small chunks, 132 grams
  • 2 cups cooked broccoli florets
  • 16 ounces of my cooked shredded chicken

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Fill a small pot with 1 inch of water, and add the broccoli florets.

  3. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat, and put the lid on for four minutes.

  4. Remove the broccoli from the heat, and drain; set aside.

  5. In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat (about 1.5 – 2 minutes)

  6. Add flour, and stir to combine; cook for about a minute on low.

  7. Add the milk, chicken broth, garlic salt, pepper and cooking sherry, and whisk to combine.

  8. Cook on medium low until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  9. Stir in the cheese and sour cream.

  10. Turn off the heat, and continue to stir until the cheese chunks melt.

  11. Spray a 2.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

  12. Sprinkle in the shredded chicken and cooked broccoli evenly.

  13. Pour the cheese sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli, and sprinkle with a bit of paprika (about 1/8 teaspoon) for garnish.

  14. Bake at 375 until bubble and golden, about 24 minutes.

  15. Remove from the oven, and serve over cooked rice.

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. (Rice is not included in nutrition information.)

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Divan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 88mg29%

Sodium 398mg17%

Potassium 440mg13%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 615IU12%

Vitamin C 28.1mg34%

Calcium 141mg14%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Note: Chicken Divan originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy October 8, 2017. It has been updates with new photos. Here is what it used to look like.

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FAQs

What is chicken divan made of? ›

This Chicken Divan has juicy bites of chicken that are smothered in a simple cream sauce with broccoli and topped with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This is a quick family dinner that you can serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or over biscuits.

What does divan mean in cooking? ›

Chicken Divan is a chicken casserole usually served with broccoli and Mornay sauce. It was named after the place of its invention, the Divan Parisien Restaurant at Chatham Hotel in New York City where it was served as the signature dish in the early twentieth century.

How do you cook President's Choice chicken divan? ›

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: PREPARE FROM FROZEN. DO NOT THAW. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°F (190°C). BAKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MINUTES, OR UNTIL FULLY COOKED.

What's inside a divan base? ›

A divan bed base is crafted from a wooden structure, covered in a layer of soft wadding and then upholstered in fabric. The base is made to the same measurements as a mattress, making them more compact than standard bed frames and creating a beautifully clean and minimalist aesthetic.

What is the top of a divan base made of? ›

Also known as a "hard top" or "boarded top", this type of base is constructed from a solid timber frame and a non-sprung panel top. This is then upholstered with a fabric cover.

Why is it called a divan? ›

Divans received this name because they were generally found along the walls in Middle Eastern council chambers of a bureau called divan or diwan (from Persian, meaning a government council or office, from the bundles of papers they processed, and next their council chambers).

How do you pronounce chicken divan? ›

Break 'chicken divan' down into sounds: [CHIK] + [UHN DUH] + [VAN] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying 'chicken divan' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. You'll be able to mark your mistakes quite easily.

What is lazy cooking? ›

It means making smart or clever adjustments that make cooking quicker and easier. Think of it as pandemic cooking 2.0—good, healthy food made convenient. It's all about sheet pan dinners, pressure cookers and any meal you can make in one vessel. It likely involves fewer steps and fewer ingredients.

How to make chicken soft like restaurants? ›

1) Marinate the chicken in water, wine, or other liquids for up to an hour before cooking. This will tenderize the meat and add flavor. 2) Slowly cook the chicken on low heat with a lid on top for about 15-20 minutes per pound of chicken. The lid prevents the chicken from drying out too much.

How to cook Omaha chicken? ›

Omaha Steaks perfectly portioned boneless, skinless chicken breasts are easy to grill. They are uniform in size and ready for the grill. Once grill is preheated, cook each side 3-4 minutes. Always double check temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165F.

Should I thaw frozen casserole before baking? ›

Casseroles: You can either thaw a frozen casserole overnight in the fridge or put it in the oven while it's still frozen. A thawed casserole can be reheated (or finished baking) following recipe directions, while a frozen casserole will need extra oven time.

Is it better to freeze casseroles cooked or uncooked? ›

The answer depends on what's in it. Casseroles with raw protein (meat, poultry, seafood) should be completely cooked before freezing. However dishes with pre-cooked meats or no meat are fine to go in the freezer uncooked.

Is it OK to reheat frozen cooked chicken? ›

Yes. It is safe to reheat frozen leftovers without thawing, either in a saucepan or microwave (in the case of a soup or stew) or in the oven or microwave (for example, casseroles and combination meals). Reheating will take longer than if the food is thawed first, but it is safe to do when time is short.

How is a divan made? ›

The base is generally made from a wooden frame, which helps to make the bed both durable and long-lasting. This base is then covered in fabric, to give it a clean, stylish finish. Perhaps the best thing about a divan bed is the fact that it comes with under-bed storage drawers.

What is divan? ›

A divan (Turkish divan, Hindi deevaan originally from Kurdish devan) is a piece of couch-like sitting furniture or, in some regions, a box-spring-based bed.

What are the ingredients in chicken base? ›

: CHICKEN MEAT INCLUDING NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, CHICKEN FAT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, DRIED WHEY, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVORS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC ...

What do they put in fake chicken? ›

Although components vary, certain materials are commonly used in meat and meat-free chicken products. These include water, wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and other spices. The main difference is that plant-based chicken is usually made from soy protein and wheat gluten instead of animal flesh.

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