Youll love this Chicken Divan! Its a creamy chicken and broccoli casserole baked with cheddar and topped with golden breadcrumbs. A family favorite!AN EASY CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLEChicken Divan is the ultimate cozy casserole. Tender chicken, fresh broccoli, all mixed in a creamy, savory sauce then baked under a cheesy breadcrumb topping. Talk about belly filling and DELICIOUS! Its a hearty weeknight dinner that comes together quickly with a handful of ingredients and is such an easy family dinner hit. Dont like broccoli? Leave it out or switch it out with another favorite veggie!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I use frozen broccoli instead? Yes. If you use frozen broccoli, allow it to defrost and drain to remove all the liquid before adding to this dish. Can I double this recipe to feed more? You bet. Casseroles are great for those kinds of needs. As is, this recipe makes enough for a family of 4. You can double this recipe and make it in a 913 baking dish if you wish to have more servings or leftovers. What to serve with Chicken Divan? You can serve it over rice or maybe with some pasta. I think this would go nicely with your favorite salad. I like to toss together a salad and use my favorite Olive Garden Copycat Salad Dressing. It would pair nicely with Breadsticks or Texas Toast Garlic Bread and some steamed veggies too. What other cheese can I use instead? The cheese is easily swapped in this recipe. Instead of cheddar, you can try gouda, pepper Jack, or mozzarella. Can I make this with rotisserie chicken to save time? Yes, I dont see why you couldnt use precooked chicken to save some time. If you still want the onion in it, you would need to saut the onion in oil first to soften them. Then you could season the rotisserie chicken or just use whatever seasonings it may already have on it. How to store leftovers? You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can I freeze this? You can try to freeze leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Additionally, if you wanted to prep this and freeze it for later use, you could. I would assemble before baking and then freeze it safely. Then thaw and bake when ready to serve. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)boneless, skinless chicken You could use chicken thighs or other chicken, just make sure it is cooked properly.yellow onion need to speed things up? Buy the pre-diced chicken in the produce section of the grocery store or pick up a bag of frozen diced onion.garlic powder, onion powder, paprika the trifecta of seasoning I always use but please feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend.fresh broccoli florets if you dont like big chunks of broccoli, you can dice it up into smaller pieces, or use less broccoli. This dish is even good if you omit the broccoli altogether if its not your thing.cream of chicken soup pick up a can at the store or make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup.milkmayonnaise if you dont love mayo or want to make this with a touch of tanginess, you can use sour cream instead of mayo. But this recipe is a great option for those who hate sour cream in these types of casseroles. shredded cheddar cheese I shared other cheese options to try in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section above.Italian breadcrumbs regular bread crumbs can be used and/or panko breadcrumbs. salted butter you can use unsalted butterHOW TO MAKE CHICKEN DIVANPreheat the oven to 400 F. To a skillet add the oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the chicken and onions. Cook for 5 minutes.Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the chicken. Stir until coated.Add the broccoli, cream of chicken soup, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir.Cook for 4 minutes.Transfer the chicken mixture to an 88-inch or 99-inch baking dish.Top the dish with cheddar cheese.Mix the breadcrumbs and butter together. Top the dish with the breadcrumb mixture.Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.Optional: sprinkle the parsley on top.Serve and enjoy.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Broccoli CasseroleBroccoli Chicken CasseroleCrock Pot Broccoli Cheddar SoupChicken Broccoli AlfredoBroccoli Cheese Cornbread PrintChicken DivanAn easy casserole with chicken and a cheesy sauce topped with a buttery breadcrumb mixture. Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 476kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 Tablespoon oil (olive, vegetable avocado),1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed cup diced yellow onions teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon onion powder teaspoon paprika4 cups fresh broccoli florets10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup cup milk mayonnaise1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or more to taste) cup Italian breadcrumbs2 Tablespoons melted salted butter (can use unsalted)2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 F. To a skillet add 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed and 1/4 cup diced yellow onions. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Stir until coated. Cook until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165F degrees.) Add 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 mayonnaise. Stir. Cook for 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken mixture to an 88-inch or 99-inch baking dish. Top the dish with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. In a separate small bowl, mix 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs with 2 Tablespoons melted salted butter together. Top the dish evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Optional: sprinkle 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley on top. Then serve. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 1321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g