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February 12, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Chicken Dishes

Chicken Broccoli Divan

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chicken broccoli divan in a white baking dish with a spoon in it
chicken broccoli divan in a casserole dish with text overlay

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.

Chicken broccoli divan over rice on a white plate with casserole and other ingredients next to it

[This 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).

How will this chicken broccoli divan make your life easier?

This casserole 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. You can easily double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd, have extra leftovers, or freeze individual servings for later. Whatever works for you!

Also, since it doesn’t take any attention while cooking you can prep food for the rest of the week. Cook extra rice, throw another chicken breast into the oven to cook for other recipes, and maybe chop the rest of the broccoli to use. This is the perfect time to get some batch cooking out of the way.

Here are a couple other favorite & 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, and this Cajun Shrimp Tin Foil Dinner. You can also make these easy one pot meals like Pork Chops with Apples and Veggies, Pan Seared Pork Chops with Potatoes, Grilled Lamb Steak with Asparagus, or my favorite Turkey Pumpkin Chili.

What makes this divan so good?

  • Cream of chicken soup 
  • Plain yogurt
  • Curry powder
  • Chicken breasts 
  • Broccoli
  • Cheddar cheese

How do I make chicken broccoli divan?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice according to package directions.

mixing cream of chicken sauce for chicken and broccoli divan in a small mixing bowl

Make Sauce by mixing 1/3 can cream of chicken soup and 1/3 c plain yogurt in medium bowl; add 1/3 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Expert Tip: DIY Cream of Chicken soup by adding 2 tsp butter, 1/8 c chicken broth* and 1/8 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.

Spray casserole dish with cooking spray, to coat

raw cubed chicken and broccoli in a white oval baking dish

Layer in 1 c cubed uncooked chicken and 1 c chopped broccoli.

Expert Tip: Chop up broccoli florets and stalks, remove outer layers of stalks to reduce food waste.

uncooked chicken and broccoli divan with cheese on top in a white oval baking dish

Pour soup/yogurt mixture over chicken and broccoli, top with 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

Expert Tip: If using precooked chicken, start by baking for 15 minutes, and remove when top is golden brown and bubbly.

Serve with rice.

Expert Tips

  • DIY Cream of Chicken soup by adding 2 tsp butter, 1/8 c chicken broth* and 1/8 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.

FAQ

What does chicken divan mean?

Chicken divan is a casserole typically with broccoli and Mornay sauce (like a bechamel sauce) here’s a recipe for a classic Mornay sauce.

How do I reheat chicken divan?

The best way is to cover it with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. But honestly, if you’re just reheating a serving you can reheat it quickly in the microwave.

chicken broccoli divan in a white baking dish with a spoon in it

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 over rice on a white plate with casserole and other ingredients next to it
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Chicken Broccoli Divan

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.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Small pot
  • Casserole pan

Ingredients

  • 1/3 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup chicken breast chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Make Sauce by mixing 1/3 can cream of chicken soup and 1/3 c plain yogurt in medium bowl; add 1/3 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp 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 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over rice.

Video

Chicken & Broccoli Casserole for One

Notes

  • DIY Cream of Chicken soup by adding 2 tsp butter, 1/8 c chicken broth* and 1/8 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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  1. Mollie Mason says

    October 2, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 2, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      thanks Mollie!

      Reply
  2. Abbey Sharp says

    October 2, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    This casserole dish is a great way to use leftover chicken! Love the curry flavour too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 2, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      it’s the best for sure! thanks Abbey

      Reply
  3. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    October 2, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    i didnt cook while growing up either but im so glad i picked up that habit along the way.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 2, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      totally! it’s so fun & rewarding

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    October 2, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Looks really delicious! I love curried anything. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 2, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      me too! thanks Rachel

      Reply
  5. Kalee says

    October 2, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    This looks so yummy and the perfect way to sneak broccoli into my diet!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      or another veg if you like it better ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    October 2, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      so true! great idea

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    October 2, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    Oh man this sounds good!! I love Indian food ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      thanks Emily!

      Reply
  8. Chrissy Carroll says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:48 am

    I am all about anything with curry. Most of my family would not agree, but it is totally the best spice every! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      oh no, guess that means more for you!

      Reply
  9. Natalie says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:26 am

    This sounds absolutely amazing. And it’s super easy to prepare. Great family weekday meal. Saving this.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      so true! thanks Natalie!

      Reply
  10. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    This looks so tasty! What a great meal for any day of the week.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 3, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      thanks Julie!

      Reply
  11. Jill Conyers says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Curry is one of my favorite spices. Tasty and it smells wonderful.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      same here! YUM

      Reply
  12. Anita says

    February 13, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken and broccoli dish is super delicious and very easy to prepare.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      it’s super easy!

      Reply
  13. Angela Allison says

    February 13, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! My kids gobbled this up. It was so good, will definitely make again ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      great to hear!thanks

      Reply
  14. Pam Greer says

    February 13, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is so easy and so delicious! I love that it makes leftovers for lunch!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      great to hear!

      Reply
  15. Anjali says

    February 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    This casserole looks super simple but also really delicious! I know this would be a hit with my whole family!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      oh it’s definitely a family favorite!

      Reply
  16. Jeannette says

    February 13, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    YES PLEASE! It looks so juicy and homey, I’m going to really enjoy this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      thanks!

      Reply

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