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Broccoli Chicken Divan Casserole: A Comfort Food Favorite


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 cup heavy cream • ½ cup butter • ½ cup flour • 1 cup chicken broth • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp black pepper • ½ cup breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp melted butter


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp
  3. Arrange broccoli in bottom of 9×13 inch baking dish
  4. Top with shredded chicken
  5. Melt ½ cup butter in saucepan
  6. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute
  7. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly
  8. Add heavy cream and bring to simmer
  9. Cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1½ cups cheese
  11. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  12. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli
  13. Mix breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp melted butter
  14. Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumb mixture on top
  15. Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden

PREP TIME & NUTRITION: Prep Time: 20 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins, Total Time: 50 mins, Servings: 6, Calories: 480, Net Carbs: 15g, Fats: 32g, Protein: 35g