Super Easy Chicken Divan Casserole
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A classic Chicken Divan Casserole with broccoli, chicken, cheese and a crunchy topping. You will make this family favorite over and over!
Chicken Broccoli Casserole is one of my family’s favorite dishes! They love the cheese, and I love the protein and greens, so we all win! It’s so very easy to make, even without my suggested shortcuts!
Anytime I pull a casserole dish out of the oven, the smell of it alone brings my kids to the table. They’re ready to eat, and I consider this a win in the nightly dinnertime battle!
This easy recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated until needed. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the cook time to ensure everything cooks perfectly.
For another comforting chicken dish, don’t miss Alice Springs Chicken – a hearty baked chicken breast recipe topped with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and gooey cheese in a flavorful marinade. Or, give Arroz con Pollo a shot – it’s a Spanish-style one-pot chicken and rice dinner everyone will love.
See my notes card below for all my hints!
My Chicken Rice Casserole and Million Dollar Chicken Casserole are both great recipes that the whole family loves, too, as well as my Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
This recipe first appeared at The Salty Marshmallow where I am a contributor
Step-by-step photos and instructions are below. Jump to the recipe card if you wish!
FAQs
Maybe French inspired. See below for how it got its name
The original Chicken Divan recipe was named after the restaurant where it was created. The Divan Parisienne Restaurant in New York City claims this as their own.
You can keep this casserole as leftovers for up to 4 days.
Yes. Wrap tightly, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, and bake 30 minutes until bubbling.
This recipe is great by itself, but we love it on some egg noodles or rice.
Step-by-step photos and tips and tricks are below. Jump to the full recipe card instead
Recommended Equipment/Tools
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You’ll need an 8×8 pan for this recipe, but no special equipment is needed otherwise. I hope you love it as much as my family does!
Key Recipe Ingredients
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- Broccoli. This is about 2 medium heads of fresh broccoli.
- Chicken Breasts. You can use precooked chicken, you’ll need about 2 cups cooked.
- Cream of Chicken Soup. Grab a can or make your own Cream of Chicken Soup
- Milk. Whole milk, or 1% or any variation in between is fine.
- Cheese. I use cheddar.
- Breadcrumbs. Plain, unseasoned. You can use potato chips, ritz crackers, saltine crackers or panko bread crumbs if you prefer.
- Butter. Salted, melted.
How to make Broccoli Chicken Divan
This is a step-by-step photo guide. Full ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
JumpIf you are starting out with precooked chicken, skip that step!
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. In a medium bowl combine the soup and milk.
Cook the chicken. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Assemble. Add the chicken and broccoli to the baking dish, and pour over the soup/milk mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Top with cheddar cheese, then the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake. Bake for 20 minutes at 450°F. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Devour.
Kylee’s Notes
Shortcuts:
Want to take a shortcut or 2? Use precooked rotisserie chicken or buy fully cooked chicken from the grocery store. Using precooked chicken is a great shortcut and can cut your prep time significantly. You’ll need about 2 cups of cooked chicken.
Buy broccoli that is already cut into florets, or use frozen broccoli.
What to do with leftovers
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
Reheating:
Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot and bubbly. If you made this ahead, just cook in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly. It should take around 30 minutes from refrigerated.
Substitutions/Additions
You can use potato chips, ritz crackers, saltine crackers or panko bread crumbs if you prefer.
You can use any kind of condensed soup – I recommend Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Celery or just plain Cheddar Soup. You can make your own Cream of Chicken Soup too
How to freeze
Wrap tightly, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, and bake 30 minutes until bubbling.
If you are looking for another easy freezer meal, try my Chicken, Broccoli, Bacon & Potato Bake too.
More chicken or weeknight recipes
- How about Chicken Pot Pie (made in 1 skillet)? It’s super easy, and an absolute family favorite!
- Simple Sour Cream Enchiladas are great to make ahead and bake when you need them.
- This Italian Style Mozzarella Skillet is the stuff of DREAMS. Try it!
- One Pan Ham & Cheese Pasta – pure comfort food and ready in under 30 minutes. YESSSS!!
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Chicken Divan Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 cups uncooked broccoli
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Preheat the oven to 450℉
- Dice the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts. Combine the 1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and 1/2 cup milk in a medium bowl, and the ¼ cup dry bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter in a small bowl.
Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until until golden brown and cooked through.
Combine and Bake
- Add the cooked chicken and 4 cups uncooked broccoli to an 8×8 baking dish, and pour the soup/milk mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and pour over the breadcrumbs/butter mixture.
- Bake at 450℉ for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Want to take a shortcut or 2? Use precooked rotisserie chicken or buy fully cooked chicken from the grocery store. Using precooked chicken is a great shortcut and can cut your prep time significantly. You’ll need about 2 cups of cooked chicken. Buy broccoli that is already cut into florets, or use frozen broccoli. What to do with leftovers Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot! Reheating:
Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot and bubbly. If you made this ahead, just cook in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly. It should take around 30 minutes from refrigerated. Substitutions/Additions You can use potato chips, ritz crackers, saltine crackers or panko bread crumbs if you prefer. You can use any kind of condensed soup – I recommend Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Celery or just plain Cheddar Soup. You can make your own Cream of Chicken Soup too How to freeze Wrap tightly, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, and bake 30 minutes until bubbling.
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
Made this tonight, sort of! My husband mixed the topping with the sauce, but it was still an awesome dish! I was cooking the chicken, and I asked him to do the other part. But it still turned out good. Next time, I will make sure that I do it all! LOL
I made my own cram of chicken soup with 1 large shallot cup into small pieces fried on 2 T butter. I added to that about 1/3 c flour and mixed all together. I added about 1 & 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1/2 heavy cream. I also added salt & pepper to taste. Lastly I added about 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. So yummy!!
I have a recipe for Cream of Chicken Soup!