Do Ahead Chicken Divan

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Chicken Divan features tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy, flavorful sauce, topped with cheese and paprika—perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 8 chicken breast halves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli spears
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz) can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp dry sherry
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp prepared mustard
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken and salt in a Dutch oven; add enough water to cover chicken.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
  4. Remove chicken and cool slightly.
  5. Bone chicken and chop.
  6. Cook broccoli according to package instructions; drain well.
  7. Arrange broccoli in a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  8. Combine cream of mushroom or chicken soup with sour cream, mayonnaise, dry sherry, curry powder, and prepared mustard.
  9. Spoon half of the sauce over the broccoli.
  10. Place the chopped chicken over the broccoli and pour the remaining sauce over it.
  11. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.
  13. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

496 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.2g 48% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 46.4g 17% DV
Fiber 23.3g 83% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10664.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1255.5mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 22mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 801.5mcg 89% DV
Vitamin C 23.8mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 473.5mg 36% DV
Iron 12.2mg 68% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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