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chicken divan

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Dec 19, 2023

Easy and incredibly tasty, this mouthwatering casserole is so satisfying and perfect to make during the colder months of the year.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • CASSEROLE
  • 1 pound (about 6 to 6 1/2 cups) broccoli florets
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large (1 1/2 lbs.) chicken breasts, cubed
  • ground himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 cup white onions, diced
  • 4 cups (8 ounces) button mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make chicken divan

  • Step 1
    In a pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp. butter and oil.
  • Step 3
    When it starts sizzling, working in batches, add chicken cubes; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until light golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to a bowl while cooking the remaining cubes.
  • Step 5
    Reduce the heat to medium and add onions; season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dislodge any brown bits.
  • Step 6
    Add mushrooms, 1 tbsp. butter and season with black pepper. Stir until butter is melted before adding the remaining 2 tbsp. butter. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Step 7
    Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 8
    Sprinkle in flour, stir until the ingredients are coated and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Slowly pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to release any stuck ingredients. Add heavy cream and stir to blend.
  • Step 10
    Add Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
  • Step 11
    Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Step 12
    Add sour cream, cooking sherry and lemon zest; stir to blend.
  • Step 13
    Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in hot paprika.
  • Step 14
    Add cooked chicken cubes including any accumulated juices and broccoli florets; mix until blended.
  • Step 15
    Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; set aside.
  • Step 16
    In a small bowl, combine panko, cheese and melted butter; stir to combine. Evenly sprinkle topping over the chicken mixture.
  • Step 17
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until the top is golden brown, about 23 to 25 minutes.
  • Step 18
    Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before sprinkling on some chopped parsley. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
  • Step 19
    To view this satisfying casserole recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/iavyRyK1hz8
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