Recipe
Quick Creamy Chicken Divan
Tender chicken and broccoli are baked under a creamy, lemon-bright cheese sauce with gentle curry warmth and a crisp golden breadcrumb topping for an easy family supper.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep20 mins cook35 mins total
Heat the oven to 200°C. Steam the broccoli for about 4 minutes, until just tender, then drain it well and arrange it in a shallow baking dish.
Spread the shredded cooked chicken evenly over the broccoli and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Stir the mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, lemon juice, curry powder and half the grated cheddar together until smooth.
Spoon the creamy mixture over the chicken and broccoli, spreading it into an even layer.
Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining cheddar, then scatter the topping over the casserole.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep the broccoli slightly firm before baking so it holds its texture. Rest the dish for five minutes after cooking, then serve with rice or a crisp green salad.
About this recipe
Quick Creamy Chicken Divan brings tender chicken and broccoli together under a savoury, creamy cheese sauce. A little lemon keeps the rich topping balanced, while curry powder adds gentle warmth without making the dish hot. Breadcrumbs provide a crisp finish as the sauce bubbles around the vegetables.
Use cooked chicken for a genuinely quick assembly, and steam the broccoli only until just tender so it keeps some bite in the oven. Serve the casserole with rice, baked potatoes, or a sharp green salad. Let it stand for a few minutes after baking so the sauce settles and each portion holds its shape.
