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    Home » Recipes » Casseroles

    Published: May 17, 2020 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chicken Divan Casserole

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    This chicken divan casserole is one you'll want to repeat often. It's got everything from flavor to textures and is always a huge hit in my own house.

    chicken divan casserole on a plate and in a casserole dish in back

    Chicken divan casserole is a great way to stretch this simple dish. One batch makes an entire 9x13 pan that is very filling, although my husband and I often go back for more than our fill because it's too good to stop eating.

    This is the best chicken divan recipe. It's so creamy, flavorful and good, it never lasts long enough to have leftovers the following day.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed for chicken divan casserole

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Chicken breast
    • Ritz crackers
    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Egg noodles
    • Frozen broccoli
    • Onion
    • Sour cream
    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Cheddar cheese

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large pot
    • Colander
    • 9x13 baking dish
    • Whisk
    • Measuring cups

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make chicken divan casserole with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Boil egg noodles per package directions, drain and then set aside.

    Using the pot your noodles were in, cook your chicken breast and onions until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the onions are soft. Turn off the heat.

    cooked chicken and onions in pot

    In a large liquid measuring cup or in a bowl, whisk together the cheese, cream of chicken, milk, and sour cream.

    cooked noodles next to pot of ingredients

    Add to chicken and onions. Mix well.

    mixed creamy chicken filling and a side of noodles

    Mix together with the cooked egg noodles and broccoli.

    broccoli and noodles added to creamy mixture in pot

    Mi well.

    chicken divan casserole filling in a pot

    Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

    In a small bowl crush your Ritz crackers and add in the melted butter. Stir until combined.

    chicken divan casserole in a casserole dish with a bowl of ritz crumbs in front

    Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the casserole.

    aerial view of chicken divan casserole topped with rtiz crumbs

    Bake and let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before serving.

    aerial view of baked chicken divan casserole topped with ritz

    Scoop and serve.

    Enjoy!

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Choosing the topping for this easy chicken divan casserole- While you can leave the Ritz cracker topping off of this casserole, I always say it tastes better with than without. A lot of people choose Panko or other breadcrumb style topping but I like how the buttery saltiness of the Ritz crackers blends so well with this dish.

    You can also chop the frozen broccoli into smaller bits and pieces or buy the bag where it's already chopped (a big time saver!)

    💭 FAQs

    Can I use a different type of noodle?

    Yes. Personally, we love this recipe so much more with egg noodles than with any other type, but you can choose whatever you have on hand.

    Does shredded chicken work well with chicken divan casserole?

    Absolutely! It's also a huge time saver! Shredded chicken in this recipe tastes great, so go ahead and stash a little aside while you're meal prepping.

    Can I make this casserole in advance?

    Yes you can. Make it up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge before baking as directed.

    How long are leftovers good for?

    You can get your leftovers to last a few days (about 5) in the fridge if you keep them stored in an airtight container.

    a close view of chicken divan casserole on a white plate

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    📖 Recipe

    Chicken Divan Casserole
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    5 from 2 votes

    Chicken Divan Casserole

    This chicken divan casserole is one you'll want to repeat often. It's got everything from flavor to textures and is always a huge hit in my own house.
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Rest 5 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 200kcal
    Cost Recipe $7.59 / Serving $0.94
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • Colander
    • 9x13 Baking Dish
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 12oz Bag Egg noodles ($1.78)
    • 1 can Cream of chicken soup ($0.58)
    • ⅔ cup Sour cream ($0.34)
    • 1 12oz Bag Frozen Broccoli Florets ($0.77)
    • 1 Chicken breast, diced ($1.99)
    • ½ cup Milk ($0.08)
    • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded ($0.93)
    • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers ($0.59)
    • 2 tablespoon Butter, melted ($0.18)
    • ½ cup Onions, diced ($0.35)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Boil egg noodles per package directions, drain and then set aside
    • Using the pot your noodles were in, cook your chicken breast and onions until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the onions are soft. Turn off the heat.
    • Add in your sour cream, cream of chicken, milk and cheese. Stir until combined.
    • Add in the cooked egg noodles and broccoli. Stir until everything is coated.
    • Pour everything into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
    • In a small bowl crush your Ritz crackers and mix with the melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
    • Bake for 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes and serve.

    Notes

    While you can leave the Ritz cracker topping off of this casserole, I always say it tastes better with than without. A lot of people choose Panko or other breadcrumb style topping but I like how the buttery saltiness of the Ritz crackers blends so well with this dish.
    You can also chop the frozen broccoli into smaller bits and pieces or buy the bag where it's already chopped (a big time saver!)
    Shredded chicken in this recipe tastes great, so go ahead and stash a little aside while you're meal prepping.
    Make it up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge before baking as directed.
    You can get your leftovers to last a few days (about 5) in the fridge if you keep them stored in an airtight container.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
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