Description
This cozy Chicken Divan casserole wraps tender chicken, broccoli, and egg noodles in a creamy, tangy sauce, then finishes with a buttery breadcrumb topping. It’s a nostalgic, family-friendly bake that comes together quickly with pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender
- 1 cup cooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed through the sauce.
- Add the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli florets, and cooked egg noodles to the bowl.
- Gently fold everything together until the chicken, broccoli, and noodles are well coated with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter, stirring until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set slightly.
Notes
- Use just-tender broccoli so it doesn’t overcook in the oven—slightly under-steam it if you like a bit of bite.
- Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully and saves time; just remove the skin before shredding.
- If your mixture looks very thick, add 1–2 extra tablespoons of milk to loosen it slightly before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 750 mg (approx.)
- Fat: 22 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 7 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 2 g (approx.)
- Protein: 18 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 70 mg (approx.)
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