Make dinner tonight a snap with this super easy 30 minute Chicken Broccoli Divan casserole for one + leftovers. Juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy sauce top brown rice.
[This chicken broccoli divan recipe was originally posted in September 2016. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
(use my easiest roast chicken recipe).
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How will this chicken divan casserole make your life easier?
This chicken broccoli divan just takes about 10 minutes to prep, and 20 to bake. It's easy and requires no fussing while it's cooking. This recipe makes 2 servings, which is great for dinner + lunch leftovers. Double or triple it for a crowd or to freeze for later.
Batch cook your rice to have for later, if you'd like. Just like I recommend here.
Here are a couple other super easy baked weeknight meals:
- Roasted Winter Vegetables (+ a sausage or 2 for a full meal)
- Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner
- Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Salmon
- Cajun Shrimp Tin Foil Dinner.
What makes this chicken divan so good?
- Cream of chicken soup
- Plain yogurt
- Curry powder
- Chicken breasts
- Broccoli
- Cheddar cheese
How do I make chicken divan with rice?
To start your chicken broccoli divan, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Make Sauce by mixing cream of chicken soup and plain yogurt in medium bowl; add curry powder, salt and pepper.
Spray casserole dish with cooking spray, to coat.
Layer in cubed uncooked chicken and chopped broccoli.
Pour soup/yogurt mixture over chicken and broccoli, top with a cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake chicken broccoli divan for 20 minutes.
Serve over rice.
Substitutions/Tips
- DIY Cream of Chicken soup by adding 2 teaspoon butter, ⅛ c chicken broth* and ⅛ c milk to a small pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 T flour, Whisk until smooth. *I recommend using bouillon paste to make broth.
- Chop up broccoli florets and stalks, remove outer layers of stalks to reduce food waste.
- You can use frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh broccoli, but just thaw before mixing, or it'll be too watery.
- If using precooked chicken, start by baking your chicken broccoli divan for 15 minutes, remove when top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Other great add-ins: Other vegetables, breadcrumbs or crumbled ritz crackers on top.
FAQ
Chicken divan is a casserole typically with broccoli and Mornay sauce, here's a recipe for a classic Mornay sauce. Divan comes from the restaurant it was invented at: Divan Parisien Restaurant at Chatham Hotel in New York City.
It can be frozen or refrigerated for later. The best way to reheat your chicken broccoli divan is to cover and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. If you're just reheating a serving you can reheat it quickly in the microwave.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Chicken: Chicken Salad Pitas, Chicken Bacon Sheet Pan Dinner, Chicken Burgers, 15 Minute Chicken Stir Fry.
- Broccoli: Broccoli Salad, add it to this Parchment Paper Salmon, Chicken & Broccoli, Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner, add to Sheet Pan Winter Veggies or this 15 Minute Stir Fry Noodles.
- Rice: Thai beef bowl with garlic & spinach, Easy stuffed squash with ground beef & rice, Easy Korean beef bulgogi.
- Cream of chicken soup: A few of these recipes on Delish.com look delicious.
Did you make this chicken broccoli divan? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Chicken Broccoli Divan
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Small pot
- Casserole pan
Ingredients
- ⅓ can cream of chicken soup
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chicken breast chopped
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Make Sauce by mixing ⅓ can cream of chicken soup and ⅓ c plain yogurt in medium bowl; add ⅓ teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Spray casserole dish with cooking spray, to coat.
- Layer in 1 c cubed uncooked chicken and 1 c chopped broccoli.
- Pour soup/yogurt mixture over chicken and broccoli, top with ¼ c shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Video
Notes
- DIY Cream of Chicken soup by adding 2 teaspoon butter, ⅛ c chicken broth* and ⅛ c milk to a small pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 T flour, Whisk until smooth. *I recommend using bouillon paste to make broth.
- Chop up broccoli florets and stalks, remove outer layers of stalks to reduce food waste.
- If using precooked chicken, start by baking for 15 minutes, and remove when top is golden brown and bubbly.
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Mollie Mason says
This looks delicious!
Rebecca says
thanks Mollie!
Abbey Sharp says
This casserole dish is a great way to use leftover chicken! Love the curry flavour too 🙂
Rebecca says
it's the best for sure! thanks Abbey
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i didnt cook while growing up either but im so glad i picked up that habit along the way.
Rebecca says
totally! it's so fun & rewarding
Rachel says
Looks really delicious! I love curried anything. 🙂
Rebecca says
me too! thanks Rachel
Kalee says
This looks so yummy and the perfect way to sneak broccoli into my diet!
Rebecca says
or another veg if you like it better 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Often times I make 2 dinners over here and this is an easy one to make on a weeknight for the chicken eaters in the family
Rebecca says
so true! great idea
Emily says
Oh man this sounds good!! I love Indian food 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks Emily!
Chrissy Carroll says
I am all about anything with curry. Most of my family would not agree, but it is totally the best spice every! 🙂
Rebecca says
oh no, guess that means more for you!
Natalie says
This sounds absolutely amazing. And it's super easy to prepare. Great family weekday meal. Saving this.
Rebecca says
so true! thanks Natalie!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
This looks so tasty! What a great meal for any day of the week.
Rebecca says
thanks Julie!
Jill Conyers says
Curry is one of my favorite spices. Tasty and it smells wonderful.
Rebecca says
same here! YUM
Anita says
This chicken and broccoli dish is super delicious and very easy to prepare.
Rebecca says
it's super easy!
Angela Allison says
YUM! My kids gobbled this up. It was so good, will definitely make again 🙂
Rebecca says
great to hear!thanks
Pam Greer says
This is so easy and so delicious! I love that it makes leftovers for lunch!
Rebecca says
great to hear!
Anjali says
This casserole looks super simple but also really delicious! I know this would be a hit with my whole family!
Rebecca says
oh it's definitely a family favorite!
Jeannette says
YES PLEASE! It looks so juicy and homey, I'm going to really enjoy this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca says
thanks!