Campbell's Curried Chicken Broccoli Divan
This quick, easy, and comforting casserole recipe is an awesome way to use up any leftover poultry you might have kicking around in the fridge, and it's a big hit with kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Croutons
- 6-8 slices Bread any type - keto, gluten free, multigrain, sourdough, wheat, white, or dinner rolls. Stale is a okay!
- 4 tablespoon Butter, melted sub olive oil for heart healthier option
Curry Sauce
- 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 10.5 oz Mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne optional
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala optional
Poached Chicken Breast and Broccoli
- Water
- Kosher Salt
- 1-2 Bay Leaves optional
- 1 tablespoon Peppercorns optional
- 5-6 cloves Garlic optional
- 3-4 Chicken Breasts or sub leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
- 2 crowns Broccoli sub bagged broccoli florets
To Serve
- Cooked White Rice, Brown Rice, Wild Rice, Cauliflower Rice optional
Instructions
- Slice bread into cubes and place on parchment or Silpat lined sheet tray. Drizzle and toss with melted butter or olive oil. Bake at 350F for 12-18 minutes, tossing midway through. Croutons should be crispy and golden.6-8 slices Bread, 4 tablespoon Butter, melted
- Mix all sauce ingredients together until well combined. Set aside.1 10.5 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5 oz Mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoon Curry Powder, 1 teaspoon Cayenne, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- Bring water to boil with kosher salt and any additional flavorings. Add enough salt for the water to taste like the sea. Add chicken breasts and reduce heat to simmer.Water, Kosher Salt, 1-2 Bay Leaves, 1 tablespoon Peppercorns, 5-6 cloves Garlic, 3-4 Chicken Breasts
- While chicken is poaching, prepare broccoli by cutting it into florets. Cut stem into bite sized pieces, removing tough skin if needed.If pot is big enough, add broccoli florets after 6-8 minutes. Otherwise, finish poaching chicken (10-12 minutes at a simmer), then remove breasts and add broccoli. Cook broccoli until fork tender, about 8 minutes. Strain and shred or cube chicken breasts.2 crowns Broccoli
- In a 9 x 13 (or multiple smaller casserole dishes), layer broccoli, then chicken and top with curry sauce. Spread the sauce to coat.*You can stop assembly here, covering and refrigerating the casserole for later use.Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, until casserole is heated through. Dish out over rice (optional) and sprinkle with croutons. Enjoy!Cooked White Rice, Brown Rice, Wild Rice, Cauliflower Rice
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include rice.
Storage, Meal-Prep, Reheating:
- Leftover chicken divan casserole will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, allow the casserole to defrost overnight in the fridge (or use your microwave’s defrosting feature). I recommend warming leftover casserole in an oven at 350ºF for about 15 minutes rather than microwaving it, which can render the croutons chewy and soft.
- Make Ahead: Croutons can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Curry chicken divan can be made and assembled (without baking) up to three days in advance. (Don't add the croutons until you're ready to bake.) Wrap well in several layers of plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready, adding a few minutes of bake time as needed to heat all the way through.
- Freezer-Friendly Prep: Unbaked curried chicken casserole can also be frozen for up to 3 months, but wait to add the croutons until you’re ready to bake it. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator prior to baking.
- Reduce Food Waste - If you’re butchering a whole head of broccoli, don't even think about tossing the broccoli stem! It is just as delicious and nutritious as the leafier green bits. Peel off any tough skin with a veggie peeler, then cut it into similar sized pieces as your florets.
- Double Cooked - Is your chicken still a little pink in the center after poaching? Not to worry! You're going to bake the broccoli chicken divan after assembly, so it should easily reach 165F by the time it hits your plate.
- Super Shortcuts - For even faster assembly, use store-bought croutons, pre-cooked poultry, and a microwaveable bag of broccoli florets. For quick serving options, I love microwavable rice packs or microwaveable pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 21gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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