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    Published: Sep 30, 2014 · Modified: Jun 21, 2016 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Chicken Broccoli Yummm!

    I have made this casserole so many times.

    Jeff and I were first served a version of it many years ago at dinner with our long-time friends, Joe and Cindy.

    Joe's version, using bone-in thighs, accompanied by steamed broccoli and twice-baked potatoes, was a lot more elegant than my family-style casserole and rice.

    So, you always have the option to glam it up for a dinner party if you like!

    The original recipe is "Chicken Divan" from The Buffalo Bill Historical Center's cookbook, The Great Entertainer.

    I usually  prefer to cook from scratch, but the condensed cream of chicken soup called for in the recipe adds so much flavor.

    Aside from leaving the curry power on the side, I didn't want to mess with this recipe -- it's tasty as is!

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole
    Serves 6
    Prep time 30 minutes
    Cook time 40 minutes
    Total time 1 hours, 10 minutes
    Allergy Egg, Milk
    Meal type Main Dish
    Misc Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
    Brought to you by The Recipe Wench - www.therecipewench.com
    From book The Great Entertainer Cookbook (Buffalo Bill Historical Center 1992)
    This chicken broccoli casserole make a beautiful presentation. Great for potlucks. It can easily be prepared ahead of time and thrown in the oven at the last minute. Makes for great leftovers too!

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cans cream of chicken soup
    • 1 Cup sour cream
    • 1 Cup mayo
    • 1 Cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 Teaspoon curry powder (or you can leave out and allow everyone to sprinkle on their plates as desired)
    • 2 10 ounce baby broccoli florets (if frozen, thaw and drain. If using fresh, cook first.)
    • 3 chicken breasts (cooked and cut into bite-sized chunks)
    • Parmesan cheese (grated)
    • salt & pepper (to taste)
    • butter
    • paprika

    Directions

    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF
    Step 2
    In medium bowl, mix soup, sour cream, mayo, cheddar, lemon juice
    Step 3
    Put broccoli in bottom of casserole dish. Add cooked chicken on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper.
    Step 4
    Add sauce mixture. Dot with butter. Sprinkle more Parmesan and paprika.
    Step 5
    Bake at 350ºF until thoroughly heated (approx. 40-45 minutes).
    Step 6
    We like to serve this over white or brown rice. This is great as leftovers too!

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    1. Shawnie says

      October 16, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      This is one of Nate's favorite dishes, I will have to try your recipe!
      Reply

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    1. Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet - The Recipe Wench says:
      June 21, 2016 at 2:34 am
      […] Chicken broccoli casserole is delicious.  I serve it over rice. Obviously, that won’t work for a low-carb option so trade rice for, say . . . another scoop of the casserole!  It’s that good! […]
      Reply

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