Best Chicken Divan Casserole By Paula Deen Recipes

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE (BY PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or two 9-inch square baking dishes or one 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Remove the outer wrappers from boxes of broccoli.
• Open one end of the box and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes until thawed; drain and gently squeeze dry with hands.
• Place the broccoli and shredded chicken into the baking dish.
• In a medium bowl combine the soup with mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper and wine; mix to combine, then pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the dish; mix slighty with a spatula.
• In a bowl mix all topping ingredients together then sprinkle on top of the casserole.
• Bake uncovered for about 30-45 minutes.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place frozen broccoli in 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and boil about 6 minutes; drain well and set aside.
• In a "large" bowl mix together the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, pepper and wine or broth; mix well. Add broccoli and chicken and mix thoroughly.
• Spray a 13 x 9 Pyrex dish with vegetable spray. Pour in soup/chicken mixture. Smooth mixture with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
• Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle on top of mixture.
• Bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.
• Note: TO lighten up you can use 98% ff cream of mushroom soup, light mayonnaise, light sour cream and low-fat cheddar cheese.
• This is really yummy and makes alot!

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in flour and bouillon. Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixutre boils and thickens, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Stir in mayonnaise or salad dressing and mustard until well blended.
• Arrange broccoli in ungreased baking dish. Top with cooked chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
• In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 Tablespoon melted butter; mix well. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with green salad and garlic bread. Enjoy!

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add flour, stirring until blended. Stir in the cream and cooking sherry or water; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Blend in soup until smooth; remove from the heat and set aside. , Place broccoli in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with rice and then half of the sauce. Top with chicken. Stir shredded cheese into remaining sauce; pour over the chicken. , Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

PAULA DEENS CHICKEN DIVAN RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Thaw the frozen broccoli by leaving in the refrigerator overnight, or defrost in the microwave. Drain the broccoli and put into a 11 x 7 casserole dish that has been prepared with a non stick cooking spray. Top with shredded chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 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. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top. Bake for about 30-45 minutes. Cook's Note: Try topping with Cheddar or Gruyere cheese.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Place broccoli tops around edges of baking dish; set aside.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
• In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
• Remove chicken from skillet, and place over broccoli, leaving as much butter in pan as possible.
• Add flour to butter, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sherry, cream and broth; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and broccoli.
• Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
• Cover, and bake about 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place the broccoli in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• Place the cooked broccoli in a 9 inch pie plate. Top with the chicken. In a bowl, mix the soup and milk, and pour over the chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.

PAULA DEEN'S AMAZING CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flour and whisk together for about 1 minute, this will allow the flour to cook just a little before adding the other ingredients. Add the sour cream and milk, and continue whisking until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and add all but ½ cup of the cheese. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta. Stir together, then layer evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top of the casserole and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove the casserole and let it sit for about 15 minutes prior to serving.

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Saute' chicken in oil over medium heat until white.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Cook asparagus accordind to directions, drain well.
• In 1 1/2 quart, place spears on bottom, then top with chicken.
• Make a sauce with soup, mayonaise, curry and lemon juice.
• Cover chicken topped asparagus with sauce.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 375 for 30 minutes.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray an 11x17 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• 2. Add cream of chicken soup to the mixing bowl.
• 3. Add the sour cream, Gruyere and mayonnaise to the bowl.
• 4. Add curry powder, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• 5. Mix in chicken broth a little at a time for a smooth sauce.
• 6. Add the broccoli.
• 7. Add the chicken. Mix well. Add to prepared casserole dish.
• 8. Top with Cheddar cheese and crushed butter crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
• 9. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly and top is golden.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Alternatively, place broccoli in a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2-5 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) until crisp-tender. Drain in colander.
• In a medium frying pan, saute chicken breasts in olive oil until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and drain on paper towls.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the taste of raw flour. Then gradually whisk in chicken broth, sherry and milk or half and half, until incorporated. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce is the consistency you desire. Add just a dash of nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheese blend and whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a 9x13 dish arrange chicken breasts (either whole or sliced) and broccoli. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Make several slits in the aluminum foil to allow the steam to escape.
• Note: At this point, the dish can be frozen or refrigerated.
• Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes, taking off the aluminum foil for the last 10.

HOT SAVANNAH CHICKEN SALAD CASSEROLE (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Lightly butter a 13x9 pan. Stir together the soup, mayonaisse, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
• In a medium bowl, reserve 1 cup of the potato chips and 2 tablespoons of the almonds for the topping.
• Place half of the remaining potato chips in the casserole spreading them evenly.
• Place half each of the chicken, celery, onion, eggs, and remaining almonds in the casserole, then spread half of the soup mixture on top.
• Repeat the layers, ending with the reserved potato chips and almonds. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through.
• Enjoy!