dreamy chicken divan

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
Chamois, MO

This from scratch version is my ultimate favorite chicken divan. Creamy, delicious comfort food. Easy to make for a weeknight dinner or always a hit at potlucks. You can switch up the seasonings to suit your own taste.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dreamy chicken divan

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
  • 1/2
    medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalk
    celery, diced
  • 1/2
    green, red or yellow sweet peppers, diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4
    crimini mushrooms, diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    dry white wine (i use chardonnay)
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 1 tsp
    poultry seasoning

How To Make dreamy chicken divan

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with 1/2 of the seasoned salt and poultry seasoning. In an oven proof skillet, brown chicken breasts in butter and olive oil. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2
    Add diced onion, celery and peppers to the same skillet (do not drain). Saute 2-3 minutes till tender. Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute 2 mins. more.
  • 3
    Sprinkle flour over the veggies in the skillet and saute 2-3 mins. Add wine to deglaze pan. Add chicken broth and simmer on med low heat till mixture starts to thicken and gets bubbly. Stir in 1/2 & 1/2 and sour cream. Simmer a few mins then add curry powder, remaining poultry seasoning and remaining seasoned salt to taste. Stir in rice and broccoli and half of the cheese. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Place chicken back into skillet and turn to coat with sauce. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese right out of the oven.
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