Chicken Divan with creamy homemade sauce
Chicken Divan with creamy homemade sauce
Easy Chicken Divan has large pieces of tender chicken and broccoli, topped with cream sauce. Perfect for freezing for later use!
We like to pair this cheesy chicken sofa with rice, but it is also delicious with noodles or mashed potatoes. If you don’t want to eat some carbohydrates, you can pair it with grilled parmesan asparagus or creamy pesto salad, which is also great on its own.
Chicken and broccoli sofa
Alicia from The Baker Upstairs has prepared a delicious dinner recipe for you! This creamy and delicious chicken couch recipe is easy to make and delicious, and the whole family will love it. It is filled with large pieces of tender chicken and broccoli, topped with a rich cream sauce, and topped with crispy buttery breadcrumbs. This is the best comfort food!
In the colder months, I am always looking for delicious and comfortable recipes. This chicken sofa fits the bill very well! We often ate similar dishes when we were young (although we just call it chicken and broccoli casserole), every time we eat it reminds me of home and good memories. My kids love it too, so it is a staple food in our family!
There are many reasons to like this chicken sofa! ! The leftovers will reheat nicely and I like this recipe enough for my family to eat two meals. I like those chefs once and eat dinner twice!
Making chicken sofa casserole
There are various recipes for chicken sofas, most of which use concentrated soup and/or mayonnaise. Because I am a completely self-made girl, I decided to make my own sauce recipe. It is as creamy and delicious as the traditional recipe, but tastes better because it is homemade!
Prepare. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Sauce. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add flour and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown. Slowly add the chicken broth, then add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Boil the sauce until thick and bubbling. Remove the sauce from the heat, add sour cream and salt.
brocoli. Put the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe bowl. Put the lid on and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until slightly soft but not fully cooked. Good drainage.
Combine. Add the broccoli and chicken (the chicken cooking instructions here) and the sauce to the frying pan and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
bake. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the chicken mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy and the sauce starts to bubble.
Please enjoy! Serve hot with cooked rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.
Prompt, change + store information
To avoid mushy broccoli, The key is to cook only halfway through and then add it to the casserole mixture. Broccoli will be cooked during the rest of the process when it is roasted, and it will still be green and soft when it comes out of the oven, rather than mushy and bland. It makes the display more beautiful and tastes better.
youA bag of frozen steamed broccoli Because you need to steam broccoli in this recipe anyway. You may need several bags to get 3 cups.
If the sauce is not thick enough Because you can try adding more flour or let it cook longer.
Health changes:
- use clearly Greek yogurt Replace sour cream to reduce fat mass
- use Nut milk Instead of milk
Make the chicken sofa 24 hours in advance. Simply cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Make a large batch of rice at the beginning of this week and prepare it for multiple recipes!
Store this frozen meal In the refrigerator for 2-3 months. Prepare the casserole in a disposable baking dish, if possible, cover with foil and a bag. Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours (add a few minutes) before baking as usual.
For more chicken casseroles, please check:
Course main course
American cuisine
Preparation time 20 minutes
20 minutes cooking time
Total time 40 minutes
8 servings
Calories 322 kcal
Author Little Luna
For the casserole:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups of broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
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In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Add flour and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown. Slowly add the chicken broth, then add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Boil the sauce until thick and bubbling. Remove the sauce from the heat, add sour cream and salt.
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Put the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe bowl. Put the lid on and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until slightly soft but not fully cooked. Good drainage.
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Add the broccoli and chicken with the sauce to the frying pan and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the chicken mixture.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy and the sauce starts to bubble. Serve hot with cooked rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.
Thank you Alicia from Baker upstairs! !
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