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CHICKEN DIVAN RECIPE



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This Chicken Divan is a healthy comfort food make over made with no mayonnaise. The chicken and tons of broccoli are cooked in a creamy sauce in one pot. Ready in under 1 hour it's the perfect cozy Winter dinner!

Provided by Katie Webster

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless-skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry thyme
¼ cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken broth, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup sour cream
2 pieces medium crowns Broccoli chopped into small pieces (about 6 cups)
½ cup water
3 tablespoons panko
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a 2 ½ quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring once or twice, until browned on the outside and just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add 2 teaspoons oil. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme and cook, stirring often until the onion is softened and starting to brown slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sherry, increase heat to high and simmer, scraping up any browned bits (or until the sherry is almost completely evaporated), 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 ½ cups broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir the remaining ½ cup broth and flour in a small bowl to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering vegetable mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken when it reaches the simmering point.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1/3 cup parmesan and sour cream. Stir in the chicken and any accumulated juices.
  • Meanwhile, place broccoli and ½ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a layer of parchment and then a layer of plastic wrap and microwave until the broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove cover, drain broccoli.
  • Add the broccoli to the chicken mixture. Mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan. Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon oil with panko and paprika in a small dish. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until hot all the way through and the top is golden, 15 to 22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/3 cup, Calories 292 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 61 mg, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g

LIGHTENED UP CHICKEN DIVAN



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Make and share this Lightened up Chicken Divan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 teaspoons oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 (10 ounce) package deluxe broccoli florets, thawed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet until lightly browned.
  • Add water, sherry, broccoli and soup. Bring to full boil, separating broccoli spears. Stir in rice. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork. Arrange on platter. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 24.8

CHICKEN DIVAN



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This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since. My daughters enjoy making this dish in their own homes and get the same enthusiastic compliments I always do! -Mary Pat Lucia, North East, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup cooking sherry or water
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut or chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup cooked rice
3 to 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

LOW-FAT CHICKEN DIVAN



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No one will ever guess this creamy, hearty casserole is actually low in fat. My daughter requests this dish often, and I happily oblige. It's a good-for-you meal with broccoli and chicken.-Debbie Wheeler, Nampa, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 pounds chopped fresh broccoli, cooked
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange the broccoli in the dish; top with chicken. Combine the next six ingredients; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until bubbly.

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CHICKEN DIVAN



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My mother grew up with a mother who was a Cordon Bleu chef. Her mom (my Granny) loved elevated casseroles and elegance-infused one-pot meals. My mother took this passion with her into her own military family kitchen. My mom is a natural wizard of good flavor and she made this classic recipe her own. What makes this truly a family tradition is the topping of crushed graham crackers instead of standard crackers. The sweetness with the curry is everything! This is my favorite recipe of hers and it always felt like home when she made it, no matter where we were in the world. She made it famous when my dad was a TAC (Training, Advising, Counseling) officer at West Point military academy. She would make a mountain of her chicken divan and the cadets would come over, eat a wheelbarrow of it and fall asleep on the floor. That's why this recipe is now known amongst our family and friends as "Cadet Dinner." Proud to say, our son who is now an active F-16 pilot, calls this one of his favorite dishes, too-so the tradition continues!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for greasing or nonstick cooking spray
4 large or 6 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3 pounds total), thawed if frozen and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 3 more tablespoons melted
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and diced
One 20-ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained and chopped into bite-size pieces
Two 10.75-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 cups your favorite cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a little olive oil or cooking spray, coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish for easy release after baking.
  • Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet (at least 12 inches in diameter, with a lid) over medium-high heat. Season both sides of each breast with salt and pepper. Once the oil shimmers, place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet all tucked in next to each other (like socks in a drawer!). Brown the first side for about 6 minutes. Flip each chicken breast to the other side for additional browning, another 6 minutes. Add the 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, pop on the lid and turn the heat down to medium low. Leave it alone for 3 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature of each chicken breast is 165 degrees F, then remove to a plate and let them rest for a minimum of 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms, stirring continuously, until they are a light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl (at least 6 quarts in size). Add the mushrooms, broccoli, both cans of soup, mayonnaise, sherry, lemon juice and curry powder. Mix together thoroughly, then transfer to your prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the cheese on top and set aside.
  • Combine the graham crackers with the parsley and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the cheese.
  • Place the casserole on a sheet pan and bake in the oven until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve over your favorite cooked rice.

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