Today I am sharing one of my family’s favorite meals for over forty years, Easy Chicken Divan – Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole. A comfort food favorite since I was a kid.
Easy Chicken Divan
This classic casserole is layered with rice, chicken and broccoli, smothered in a rich creamy mushroom sauce, topped with cheddar cheese then baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection.
This is my go-to casserole to send to family and friends when babies arrive, when there is illness or loss. It’s like sending a hug through the casserole.
What You Need to Make Easy Chicken Divan
Chicken, Broccoli, Rice (White or Brown), Long Grain Wild Rice, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, Salt and Pepper.
HOW TO MAKE EASY CHICKEN DIVAN
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish or comparable casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium size bowl, mix mayo and mushroom soup, set aside. Next, layer your casserole in this order – Rice, Wild Rice, Chicken, Broccoli, Sauce and top with Cheddar Cheese.
Cover with foil and place in oven on middle rack and bake for approximately 30 minutes, until completely heated through. Serve hot. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top (optional), salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
This is a great recipe to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Rotisserie chicken is fantastic too.
Easy Chicken Divan (Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 -2 lbs chicken breast (or turkey), cooked, diced or shredded
- 1 box Long Grain and Wild Rice, cooked according to package (I use Uncle Ben’s )
- 3 cups brown or white rice, cooked according to package (I make 4 servings on the package, a little less than 3 cups of cooked rice)
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 ounce cans)
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 10 oz bag of frozen broccoli florets cooked according to package (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish or comparable casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium size bowl, mix mayo and mushroom soup, set aside. Next, layer your casserole in this order – Rice, Wild Rice, Chicken, Broccoli, Sauce and top with Cheddar Cheese.
Cover with foil and place in oven on middle rack and bake for approximately 30 minutes, until completely heated through. Serve hot. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top (optional), salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Tips
- To prevent the foil from sticking to the cheese, spray your foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Substitute sour cream for mayonnaise. I always make a separate small casserole for my little one with the egg allergy.
- You can use light mayonnaise and soups.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom.
- Use any rice you prefer – all white, all brown, wild rice or mix them up.
- Mushrooms are also a great addition to this casserole. Fresh or canned.
- Great recipe for leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
I never hear complaints when I serve the leftovers the next day.
This is one dish that never goes to waste!
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