Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe – Easy and Delicious

Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe – Easy and Delicious
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A healthy chicken divan recipe that is absolutely delicious! Easy to make and a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love, and will have them coming back for a second serving. This is a versatile recipe that serves 6-8, it is super quick, easy, and a perfect way to use up any leftovers.

To make a larger amount for a big gathering, simply double the ingredients or make it ahead of time and store it in the freezer.

Delicious served with rice, potatoes, or pasta. Try some of these great recipes:

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

OVEN-BAKED SMASHED POTATOES

Variations:

This is a great recipe to use up leftovers too, with loads of options to use different ingredients.

The possibilities are endless!

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken, cube up some chicken breast and fry it in a skillet, boil some chicken breast, or if you have any leftover chicken use that.
  • Or make a soup base by mixing sour cream with powdered chicken or vegetable stock and adding herbs and mustard.
  • Use cream of chicken soup, cream of broccoli soup, or cream of mushroom soup.
  • Add parmesan, gruyere, or Monterey. Try a sharp cheddar or gruyere a different cheese blend.
  • Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes, garlic, or herbs. Use some jalapenos and serve with a salsa side.
  • Substitute the soup for Alfredo sauce and serve it on pasta, and add more breadcrumb topping to get more crunch.
  • Use any other vegetables: Peas, cauliflower, carrots, or brussel sprouts.

Soft Bread Crumbs: To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place them in a food processor or blender, and pulse for 1-2 minutes. One slice of bread will make 1/2 to 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs.

STORAGE: Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store for up to 2-3 days.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

REHEATING: Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 15 minutes

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave dish and cook on full power for 2-3 minute.

Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

4 Chicken Breasts (halved)

2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup (broccoli or mushroom)

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1 Teaspoon Curry Powder

1 Cup American Cheese (shredded)

5 Cups Broccoli Florets

2 1/2 Cups Mushrooms (sliced)

1 Cup Mayonnaise

1/2 Cups Breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons Butter (melted)

INSTRUCTIONS 

how to make chicken divan

1. Bring some water to a boil and add the chicken breasts, simmer for 8-9 minutes or until tender.

2. In another saucepan, bring some water to a boil and add the broccoli, simmer for 5-6 minutes until softened.

3. Drain the broccoli and arrange the florets on the base of a casserole dish.

4. Place the halved chicken breasts over the broccoli.

5 Next, combine the soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, and lemon juice, and mix thoroughly.

6. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken.

7. Place the breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl, add the melted butter, and mix together

8. Scatter the breadcrumbs evenly over the soup mixture.

9. Follow by scattering the shredded cheese over the top.

10. Add extra shredded cheddar cheese to fully cover the breadcrumbs (optional).

11. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and browned.

12. Serve warm, with potatoes, pasta, or rice, and enjoy!

EQUIPMENT

Large Saucepan

Casserole Dish

Mixing Bowl

TIME

PREP TIME: 5 Minutes

COOK TIME: 25 Minutes

Nutrition Facts
Per (8)
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 354
Total Fat 20.8g 32%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 992mg 41%
Potassium 556mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 23.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 19.8g 40%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
HEALTHY CHICKEN DIVAN RECIPE

HEALTHY CHICKEN DIVAN RECIPE

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • LARGE SAUCEPAN
  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken Breasts halved
  • 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup broccoli or mushroom
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 Cup American Cheese shredded
  • 5 Cups Broccoli Florets
  • 2 1/2 Cups Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cups Breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Bring some water to a boil and add the chicken breasts, simmer for 8-9 minutes or until tender.
  • In another saucepan, bring some water to a boil and add the broccoli, simmer for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Drain the broccoli and arrange the florets on the base of a casserole dish.
  • Place the halved chicken breasts over the broccoli.
  • 5 Next, combine the soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, and lemon juice, and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the chicken.
  • Place the breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl, add the melted butter, and mix together
  • Scatter the breadcrumbs evenly over the soup mixture.
  • Follow by scattering the shredded cheese over the top.
  • Add extra shredded cheddar cheese to fully cover the breadcrumbs (optional).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and browned.
  • Serve warm, with potatoes, pasta, or rice, and enjoy!

Notes

Variations:
This is a great recipe to use up leftovers too, with loads of options to use different ingredients.
The possibilities are endless!
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken, cube up some chicken breast and fry it in a skillet, boil some chicken breast, or if you have any leftover chicken use that.
  • Or make a soup base by mixing sour cream with powdered chicken or vegetable stock and adding herbs and mustard.
  • Use cream of chicken soup, cream of broccoli soup, or cream of mushroom soup.
  • Add parmesan, gruyere, or Monterey. Try a sharp cheddar or gruyere a different cheese blend.
  • Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes, garlic, or herbs. Use some jalapenos and serve with a salsa side.
  • Substitute the soup for Alfredo sauce and serve it on pasta, and add more breadcrumb topping to get more crunch.
  • Use any other vegetables: Peas, cauliflower, carrots, or brussel sprouts.
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