chicken divan casserole

An easy, low-carb version of classic Chicken Divan, with tender white meat chicken, savory broccoli and mushrooms, and an herbed mozzarella sauce.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE (CHICKEN DIVAN)

olive oil

baby portobello mushrooms

broccoli florets

garlic, (minced)

Salt and freshly ground pepper, (to taste)

basil

oregano

chicken broth

cornstarch

heavy whipping cream

thyme

mozzarella cheese, (divided)

parmesan cheese

red pepper flakes, (for garnish, optional)

cheese, (for garnish, optional)

Chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish, optional)

Preheat oven to 350˚F.  Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in broccoli and garlic; season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano, and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until just beginning to soften.

Shred or chop cooked chicken and arrange in baking dish.

Remove mushroom and broccoli mixture from pan and layer over the chicken. Set aside.

Set skillet back over medium-high heat.  In a small mixing bowl combine 1 tablespoon chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch; whisk until pasty.  Add 1 cup chicken broth to the hot skillet; to the skillet, whisk in the cornstarch paste, heavy cream, thyme, salt, pepper, half of shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Remove from heat and pour sauce over chicken mixture inside the baking dish; using a spoon, stir and mix until thoroughly combined.  Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.  Remove foil and continue to bake for 9 to 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and light golden brown on top.

Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.  Garnish with red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, and parsley.  Serve.

Chicken divan is a classic, comforting casserole filled with creamy, cheesy goodness and a serving of vegetables too! It&#039;s easy, quick, and makes a great freezer meal for prepping in advance.

Chicken Divan

non stick cooking spray

chicken (cubed

cheddar cheese

cream of chicken soup (1 family size can)

panko breadcrumbs

butter

Tablespoon fresh parsley (minced, optional as garnish)

Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray the inside of a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Fill a 3-quart saucepan about halfway full with water. Bring to a boil and generously salt the water. Add the broccoli and boil for 90 seconds. Drain immediately.

Spread the chicken out evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Spread the broccoli on top of the chicken, and sprinkle the cheddar on top. Pour the soup on top, spreading it out. Sprinkle on the panko, and then drizzle on the butter.

Cover the casserole with foil and bake until warm throughout, about 20 minutes.

Remove the foil and broil briefly to brown the top.

Sprinkle on the parsley and serve.

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