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    Chicken Broccoli Divan

    February 12, 2020 Updated March 17, 2023 By Rebecca 30 Minute Meals, Chicken Dishes, Recipe Index

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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 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).

    Table of contents

    • How will this chicken divan casserole make your life easier?
    • What makes this chicken divan so good?
    • How do I make chicken divan with rice?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    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:

    • Baked Panko Chicken
    • 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.

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

    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.

    raw cubed chicken and broccoli in a white oval baking dish

    Layer in cubed uncooked chicken and chopped broccoli.

    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 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

    Why is it called chicken divan?

    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.

    Can chicken broccoli casserole be reheated?

    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.

    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, Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower, 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!

    close up of cheesy broccoli in white casserole dish
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    5 from 5 votes

    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

    • 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

    Chicken & Broccoli Casserole for One

    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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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Mollie Mason says

      October 02, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 02, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        thanks Mollie!

        Reply
    2. Abbey Sharp says

      October 02, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      This casserole dish is a great way to use leftover chicken! Love the curry flavour too 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 02, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        it's the best for sure! thanks Abbey

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

      October 02, 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 02, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        totally! it's so fun & rewarding

        Reply
    4. Rachel says

      October 02, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Looks really delicious! I love curried anything. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 02, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        me too! thanks Rachel

        Reply
    5. Kalee says

      October 02, 2017 at 6:14 pm

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

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 03, 2017 at 4:34 pm

        or another veg if you like it better 🙂

        Reply
    6. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

      October 02, 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 03, 2017 at 4:33 pm

        so true! great idea

        Reply
    7. Emily says

      October 02, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      Oh man this sounds good!! I love Indian food 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 03, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        thanks Emily!

        Reply
    8. Chrissy Carroll says

      October 03, 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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 03, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        oh no, guess that means more for you!

        Reply
    9. Natalie says

      October 03, 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 03, 2017 at 12:17 pm

        so true! thanks Natalie!

        Reply
    10. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      October 03, 2017 at 1:11 pm

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

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 03, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        thanks Julie!

        Reply
    11. Jill Conyers says

      October 03, 2017 at 5:12 pm

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

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 04, 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 🙂

      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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