This chicken Divan casserole can be put together with leftovers and thrown in the oven, yet it is such an amazing comfort food recipe! Pull apart a rotisserie chicken or pan-fry some chicken meat for a delicious, classic family meal! It's an easy dish that makes a fantastic dinner any day of the week!
Chicken Divan Casserole Recipe
I've always loved having a few staple casseroles as my go-to for a quick and easy dinner on hectic nights. No matter how busy my family and I have been in the daytime, at least we know there's a hot meal to look forward to!
This chicken Divan recipe is one that my mother-in-law always made when my husband was growing up (she also made the hamburger pie casserole recipe on the blog), so it's another family meal that is extra special to him. I hope your family loves it as much as mine does!
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🥘 Ingredients For Chicken Divan Casserole
This casserole only requires a few common and inexpensive ingredients. I like to keep the ingredients on hand so I can whip it up in a flash as a last-minute meal!
- Cream of Chicken Soup - 1 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken soup (or use cream of mushroom).
- Chicken Broth - 1 cup of chicken broth or stock.
- Milk - ½ a cup of milk. Whole, skim, or nonfat will work just fine.
- Salt & Pepper - ½ a teaspoon each or more to taste.
- Chicken - 2 cups of cooked chicken diced or shredded. Rotisserie chicken is a great way to save on prep time!
- White Rice - 3 cups of cooked white rice.
- Broccoli - 3 cups of broccoli florets fresh or frozen (be sure to thaw and drain frozen broccoli).
- Cheddar Cheese - 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Panko Breadcrumbs (optional) - ¼ cup of Panko for the topping.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Chicken Divan Casserole
Anyone can make this casserole, just combine the ingredients and bake! You will need a mixing bowl, a silicone spatula, and a 1.5/2-quart casserole dish to get started.
One casserole makes about 8 servings. You can refrigerate or freeze leftovers and they are always just as tasty!
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or coat your 1.5 - 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine a 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) soup with 1 cup of chicken broth and ½ a cup of milk, then add 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add 2 cups of chicken, 3 cups of cooked rice, and 3 cups of broccoli and stir to combine.
- Top with cheese. Transfer to your prepared baking dish and then top with grated cheddar cheese. *Plus optional ½ cup of panko topping, if desired.
- Cover and bake. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and allow to cook the last 10 minutes uncovered. The sauce should be bubbling around the casserole dish edges, and the cheese topping should be lightly browned.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
You certainly don't have to make any sides to go with your chicken Divan casserole but if you do, some quick sauteed green beans or mashed potatoes would be great! Be sure to check out my other casserole recipes for more easy dinner ideas. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- For an upgrade to your chicken divan casserole flavor, try adding a Knorr chicken bouillon cube to the broth!
- You can add extra cheeses to your casserole if desired, I like to use some Parmigiano as well!
- If you don't have Panko, crushed Ritz crackers also make a wonderfully crunchy topping!
- Your casserole is ready when the sauce is bubbling around the casserole dish edges, and the cheese topping is completely melted and lightly browned.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Wrap the casserole dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing Chicken Divan Casserole
You can freeze your casserole baked or unbaked! To freeze unbaked chicken Divan, assemble the casserole with the cooked chicken and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 6 months.
To freeze baked chicken Divan, let it cool then cover it with both plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw frozen casseroles in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating Chicken Divan Casserole
For baked casseroles, single servings can quickly be reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, and they are just as tasty! To reheat a larger portion, put it in a casserole dish (if not in one already) and bake, covered, at 400°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes.
For unbaked casseroles, bake as instructed and add 10-15 minutes to the total bake time to account for a cold casserole.
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❓ FAQ
Chicken Divan got its name from the place it was created: The Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York City Chatham Hotel. It used to be the restaurant's signature dish and was created somewhere between 1930-1940.
This is a great make-ahead recipe! You can assemble your casserole (the chicken must be cooked!) up to 2 days in advance. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake! Expect to add 10-15 minutes to the total cook time due to the casserole being cold.
The traditional version calls for broccoli, but you can certainly swap it for other vegetables! A few good options would be cauliflower, green beans, corn, or mushrooms.
😋 More Family Favorite Dinners
- Cheesy Tuna Casserole - Cheesy tuna casserole with egg noodles is always a family favorite!
- Meatloaf (with Oatmeal) - A classic old-fashioned meatloaf recipe that the whole family will love.
- Hamburger Steaks - These juicy hamburger steaks will pair perfectly with any of your family's favorite side dishes!
- Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie - A quick and easy version of chicken pot pie that is equally delicious!
- Hamburger Helper Lasagna - Just like the boxed version, only so much better!
- Sloppy Joes - After trying this recipe, you'll never go back to canned sloppy joe meat again!
📋 Recipe
Chicken Divan Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken (cooked pieces)
- 3 cups white rice (cooked)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh - thawed and drained, if using frozen)
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup ( or use cream of mushroom)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter or coat your 1.5 - 2 qt casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken with the chicken broth and milk, then add salt and pepper. Add chicken, rice, and broccoli and stir to combine.
- Transfer to your prepared baking dish and then top with grated cheddar cheese. *Plus optional panko topping, if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) , covered, for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and allow to cook the last 10 minutes uncovered. The sauce should be bubbling around the casserole dish edges, and the cheese topping should be lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- For an upgrade to your chicken divan casserole flavor, try adding a Knorr chicken bouillon cube to the broth!
- You can add extra cheeses to your casserole if desired, I like to use some Parmigiano as well!
- If you don't have Panko, crushed Ritz crackers also make a wonderfully crunchy topping!
- Your casserole is ready when the sauce is bubbling around the casserole dish edges, and the cheese topping is completely melted and lightly browned.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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