uncle harold's chicken divan

Name: Uncle Harold's Chicken Divan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 small chicken breasts; 1 pound(s) broccoli florets; 2 can(s) cream of chicken soup; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 3 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1 teaspoon(s) sambal oelek (prefered) or sriracha sauce

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Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Southworth, WA

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

My Great Uncle Harold made this when I visited him in 1973! He was an amazing man, and he loved to cook. I have no idea where he found this recipe, but knowing him I imagine it was in a magazine. It wowed me and it has been a favorite with my family for 50 years now! I hope you will ty it. If you are not fond of curry, you can adjust the amount. Personally, I think the curry is what makes this so delicious, but I am a fiend for curry! Also please add more sambal at the table for those of you who like more kick!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 small chicken breasts
1 pound broccoli florets
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sambal oelek (prefered) or sriracha sauce

How To Make uncle harold's chicken divan

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Steam broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons water, covered, in microwave for 3-4 minutes, depending on size of florets and the wattage of your microwave. We want them to be crisp-tender. Drain them and place them in a deep oven-proof pot or Dutch Oven.
Step 3

Heat skillet with oil, season one side of chicken breasts with salt and pepper, or your choice of seasoning salt. Place in hot oil, season the other side. Allow to brown for a few minutes, (this depends on the size and thickness, just get them looking good and seared.) Flip to brown the other side.
Step 4

While chicken is browning, combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, sambal, and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl to microwave, or a pot on the stove and warm all together, stirring.
Step 5

Place browned chicken on top of broccoli in the pot, pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Cover, place in oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 6

Serve over white rice.
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