Chicken Divan

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Newlyweds

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (379)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(379)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli, chopped
6 cups shredded chicken, cooked
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the outer wrappers from the boxes of broccoli. Open 1 end of each box. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the broccoli and put into a casserole dish. Add the shredded chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. Mix well with a spatula.

Place the mixture into an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish or 2 (9-inch) square disposable aluminum foil pans that have been sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. Combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Cook's Note: Try topping with Cheddar or Gruyere cheese.

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Anita Lakewood, WA 11-02-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As another well known person would say "YUMMO" I made this with cooked rice, made extra sauce, It was very good.
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Danielle pleasanton, CA 10-26-2009
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Our new family fav!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have many picky eaters, this was a hit with all 6 of us! So easy to make too. Prepare ahead if you want, or cook last min.... YUMMYRead more
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amy hampton, TN 10-14-2009
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A Family Favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was easy to make and my entire family ate it up. We normally have a hard time getting rid of leftovers, but not... this time. The casserole really heats up well. The only changes I made were using chicken stock instead of wine and I increased the ingredients of the topping, as we like a little more of that. I served it with saffron rice. I did not think this was too salty at all. Read more
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Carli Poway, CA 10-13-2009
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Very excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is perfict and if done properly, is complimented by most people. If you make this and say it's bad, you are not... cooking it right.Read more
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Deanna Spokane, WA 10-12-2009
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Very good with a few changes!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I thought this was very good! I took some of the advice I read on reviews when I made it. I made 1/2 the recipe since its... just for my husband, which was a perfect amount, enough for lunch tomorrow! I also used cream of chicken soup since my husband doesnt care of mushrooms and didnt add curry. I used only 1/2 of the mayo (1/4 if your looking at the whole recipe). I cooked the chicken in chicken stock on the stove and made sure to add seasoning to the chicken and also the sauce. I also added cheese crackers to the topping and doubled the topping (so i used the full amount for only 1/2 the recipe). I served it with Egg noodles and it was yummy...my husband agreed and wants me to keep this recipe!Read more
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Mindy Boston, MA 10-10-2009
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Wonderful Comfort Food
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great dish for a chilly fall or winter evening. My fiance loved it, too. This is a delicious way to use up leftover chicken... with ingredients that I often already have around (frozen broccoli, shredded cheddar, cream of mushroom, etc). I tried Paula's recipe to a T, but then added thin egg noodles as a bottom layer, which was a nice addition and similar to a recipe my mother used to make. I'd definitely recommend the egg noodles as they tasted great with the rich sauce. I loved the flavor that the curry powder adds. Paula's recipe is enough for two 9x9 casseroles, so I baked one but froze the other for another night.Read more