Chicken Divan From Scratch
This easy Chicken Divan recipe is a healthier take on the classic casserole made with tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy homemade sauce. Its the perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights and a comforting family favorite! Chicken Divan from scratch is about to become your favorite chicken casserole! This Chicken Divan is the BEST ever with no canned soups or mayo! Just layers of juicy chicken and tender broccoli in the most flavorful rich, creamy cheese sauce all topped with golden crispy panko.
Paula Deen's Chicken Divan recipe is a classic comfort food casserole. Ingredients include broccoli, cream of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese. "No mayonnaise, no "cream of whatever" soups - just an old fashioned chicken divan recipe that is definitely worth the extra effort.
You can substitute chicken thighs for the breasts and use any combination of shredded cheese that you happen to have on hand. This creamy and flavorful Chicken Divan Casserole is so easy to make and so yummy! Its loaded with chunks of tender chicken and broccoli, smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, and topped with crisp, buttery bread crumbs. This lightened up Chicken Divan made from scratch with no canned soups.
Just layers of tender chicken breast and broccoli in a flavorful creamy, cheese sauce topped with golden breadcrumbs. This Barefoot Contessainspired version keeps things elegant and elevated, using real ingredients like homemade bchamel, fresh broccoli, and roasted chickentrue to Ina Gartens style. There are a few dishes I will forever associate with my mom: devilled eggs, pot roast, and the classic casserole, chicken Divan.
Growing up, my mom made chicken Divan so often and with such enthusiasm that I thought she had invented it. This company-worthy casserole is made with chicken breasts, fresh broccoli, and a sherry cream sauce. Top with sliced almonds, if desired.
This classic chicken divan has broccoli, chicken, and a creamy made-from-scratch sauce with real ingredients like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a hint of mustard.
