Chicken Divan

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Servings: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2   (10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli, chopped
6 cup shredded chicken, cooked
2   (10 3/4 -ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Remove the outer wrappers from the boxes of broccoli. Open one end of each box. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed.  Drain the broccoli and put into a 11X7 casserole dish that has been prepared with a non stick cooking spray. Top with shredded chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper to taste, and wine.  Whisk together to make a sauce.  Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken.  Mix well with a spatula.

Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula.  In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for about 30-45 minutes.

Cook’s Note: Try topping with cheddar or gruyere cheese.

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I did the chicken divan for dinner and the family love it

By Renee Trent on February 02, 2012

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can someone tell me what can i use in place of the white wine in this recipe?

By melissa on January 17, 2012

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This recipe is wonderful! Best Chicken Divan recipe I have found and the leftovers don't last long!

By Tara on October 22, 2011

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@Jonathan Able Thank you for posting a link to the alcohol substitutes page. Im allergic to alcohol & have always wondered what i could use as a substitute.. smile

By Anonymous on October 18, 2011

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I love this recipe I have made it with fresh cauliflower steamed first and sprinkle those french onions on top makes a good quality for an old lady that live alone (Me) seems that cauliflower and chiken are good together I also wanted to relay a recipe that I like alot is ground meat pk of cream cheese and corn in a cassorole.

By Janice Johnson on September 20, 2011

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This was an awesome recipe! Lots of leftovers and great with a side of rice.

By LeAnne on September 08, 2011

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Hi Susie, Here are some suggestions for alcohol substitutes: http://whatscookingamerica.net/alcoholsub.htm

By Jonathan Able on August 17, 2011

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What can I use instead of white wine?

By Susie Backus on August 09, 2011

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By Elaine on June 23, 2011

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I love this recipe and so does my family especially my daughter. I used chicken broth instead of wine. I also used 1 can of cream of mushroom and 1 can of cream of chicken.

By Del on May 15, 2011

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I made this for the first time last night and it was a huge hit!! Thank you!!!

By Teresa on April 11, 2011

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Great recipe! But I changed it up a bit. Omited the curry, though I love curry. Omited the wine, and used water instead. Used cracker crumbs instead of bread crumbs. Used 2 cans of cream of chicken not cream of mushrooms. My teens loved it! I will make this again. Plan to make in individual ramikins for intertaining.

By Carol M on February 26, 2011

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Have Paula Deen bought a home on Lovers Leap in Murphy, NC???? Our Diva Ladies are planning a day trip to Paula's restauauant this spring.. any suggestion??

By Joyce Stamp on January 18, 2011

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Great my husband and kids loved it.

By Mia Hunt on January 11, 2011

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This was an easy recipe to fix. My husband really loved the flavors. It was a huge hit and will be requested again. I'm sure the 2nd time I fix it will be even better. I also skipped the wine and did not substitute. But I will certainly try the chicken broth/soup.

By Candy Lockyear on December 23, 2010

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Made this recipe two nights ago. My husband really liked it. I followed the directions to a "T" as far as the ingredients are concerned with the exception of the wine (used chicken broth instead). Because we only have two in our family, the recipe was 1/2-ed. The one thing I wasn't in favor of was the curry powder. The curry powder seemed a bit over powering(to me), but my husband didn't think so. Next time I will probably only use half. I also used fresh broccoli, which I steamed before putting it in the casserole. We like our broccoli tender and not so crisp.

By Kimberly Reece on December 16, 2010

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I love this recipe. I have been making it for over 20 years, I got this exact recipe from my mother.. It is awesome. I have changed a few things as I now use steamed fresh broccoli and cream of chicken soup and skip the wine. But the original recipe is still delicious. I serve this with brown rice.

By Anonymous on November 07, 2010

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I love this recipe. The only thing I do differently is I cook white rice with a little butter and tiny pieces of spaghetti noodle. I put the cooked rice at the bottom of the casserole and I put the chicken divan on top. I also add a layer of cheese on top before the bread crumbs. It's so good. I wouldn't recommend omitting the wine, it adds a lot of flavor. I use Chardonnay or whatever I have around that is white. I also just use the juice from a whole lemon.

By schroers on October 17, 2010

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I was very nervous to try this recipe based on some of the other reviews, but decided to give it a try nonetheless. We couldn't have been more pleased - it was absolutely delicious! I did make some adjustments, however: I halved the amount of broccoli and chicken so there would be more "sauce." I used two cans of condensed cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom. I used 1/2 cup of chicken broth instead of dry white wine. I used Panko bread crumbs and also added triple cheddar cheese to the top with about 5 minutes left to bake. The verdict? YUMMY! And, it makes so much that we have leftovers for lunch today. I can't wait to dig in again. This is going to be my go-to recipe to take to new mommies and potlucks. Thanks Paula!

By Anonymous on August 23, 2010

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loved it,

By Anonymous on August 21, 2010

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