Chicken Divan Casserole
Classic comfort food casserole with chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce topped with golden Ritz crackers and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Protein & Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Creamy Sauce Base
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of broccoli cheese soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
- Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and toss them with garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken cubes for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add the broccoli florets, and cook for about 5 minutes until they're tender but still have a bit of bite. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine both canned soups, sour cream, milk, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese to the cream sauce mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with crushed Ritz crackers, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over everything.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 8-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set up. Serve as is or over rice with a side salad.
Notes
- Don't overcook the broccoli - it will continue cooking in the oven
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Can be served over rice, with dinner rolls, or as a complete meal on its own