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Chicken Divan Casserole

Chicken Divan Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes, then shock in ice water and drain well.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and broth, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in cheddar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9×13-inch dish. Spread broccoli and chicken in the dish, pour over the sauce, and top with breadcrumbs.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and pale golden.
  5. Broil on high for 2–3 minutes until deep golden brown. Rest 5 minutes, then scoop and serve.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for a full 5 minutes after broiling; the sauce sets during this time and makes serving much cleaner. If the breadcrumbs brown before the sauce bubbles, tent the dish with foil for the final minutes of baking.