Chicken Divan
Chicken Divan Recipe is tender pieces of chicken and broccoli combined with mushrooms and shallots in a creamy Mornay cheddar sauce topped with croutons. This easy chicken casserole is perfect for family dinner, and even better for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs of chicken breast sliced crosswise into thin 1/2 inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch broccoli cut into bite size florets
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
- 4 shallots sliced thin
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1–2 pinches nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup shredded jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups seasoned crouton (1 cup crushed to crumbs)
- Optional: Cooked rice or egg noodles
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook chicken in single layer; lightly browning on each side. Remove to plate. Repeat if necessary; working in batches. Set skillet aside.
- Add broccoli and water to large microwavable bowl. Cover with wet paper towel and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes or until crispy tender. Drain well in colander.
- In same skillet that you set aside melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots. Cook until lightly browned; approximately 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with flour, dried parsley and nutmeg; cook for 30 seconds stirring continuously. Slowly add milk and chicken broth alternating between the two and stirring continuously. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until thickened approximately 7-10 minutes; stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar, shredded jack cheese, sour cream and salt and pepper. Fold in chicken and well drained broccoli. Spoon into casserole dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in medium microwavable bowl. Add croutons and remaining cheddar. Stir to coat. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 20 minutes.
- If desired serve over rice or noodles.
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