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chicken divan

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Easy and incredibly tasty, this mouthwatering casserole is so satisfying and perfect to make during the colder months of the year.

yield 6 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken divan

  • CASSEROLE
  • 1 lb
    (about 6 to 6 1/2 cups) broccoli florets
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 lg
    (1 1/2 lbs.) chicken breasts, cubed
  • ground himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 c
    white onions, diced
  • 4 c
    (8 ounces) button mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 c
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 c
    half-and-half
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    cooking sherry
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot paprika
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make chicken divan

  • 1
    In a pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp. butter and oil.
  • 3
    When it starts sizzling, working in batches, add chicken cubes; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until light golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Transfer to a bowl while cooking the remaining cubes.
  • 5
    Reduce the heat to medium and add onions; season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to dislodge any brown bits.
  • 6
    Add mushrooms, 1 tbsp. butter and season with black pepper. Stir until butter is melted before adding the remaining 2 tbsp. butter. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • 7
    Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 8
    Sprinkle in flour, stir until the ingredients are coated and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Slowly pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to release any stuck ingredients. Add heavy cream and stir to blend.
  • 10
    Add Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
  • 11
    Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
  • 12
    Add sour cream, cooking sherry and lemon zest; stir to blend.
  • 13
    Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in hot paprika.
  • 14
    Add cooked chicken cubes including any accumulated juices and broccoli florets; mix until blended.
  • 15
    Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; set aside.
  • 16
    In a small bowl, combine panko, cheese and melted butter; stir to combine. Evenly sprinkle topping over the chicken mixture.
  • 17
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until the top is golden brown, about 23 to 25 minutes.
  • 18
    Remove from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before sprinkling on some chopped parsley. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
  • 19
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