Chicken Divan
"Broccoli layered with chicken and topped with cheesy sauce."
Serves 4-6 | Prep Time 10-15 minutes | Cook Time 20-30 minutesWhy I Love This Recipe
Our family often has roast or rotisserie chicken. Chicken Divan is one of my go-to recipes for using the leftover chicken. Our family loves it!
Ingredients You'll Need
Chicken breast, cooked and sliced; or leftover roast or rotisserie chicken; or canned chicken
1 lb. broccoli, fresh or frozen, cooked until tender crisp
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. milk or half and half
3 T. cornstarch
1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus more for topping
freshly ground sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Layer the cooked broccoli into the bottom of a buttered casserole dish. Top with cooked chicken. Meanwhile mix chicken broth, milk or half and half, and cornstarch together in a sauce pan. Bring to boil and cook until thickened. Stir in cheese. Pour over top of casserole. Bake in an oven preheated to 350F for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly. Serve immediately.
