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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Cost: Recipe $8.50 / Serving $1.06
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 ounces) egg noodles ($1.48)
- 1 raw raw chicken breast diced or 1 cup shredded chicken ($1.99)
- ½ cup yellow or white onion, diced ($0.45)
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided ($0.25)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ($1.00)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup ($0.54)
- ½ cup milk ($0.10)
- ⅔ cup sour cream ($0.66)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder ($0.04)
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets ($0.98)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed ($0.97)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the noodles. Boil the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cool water, and set aside.
- Cook the chicken and onion. Using the same pot the noodles were cooked in, add the diced chicken, onion, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the onions are soft. Remove from the heat.
- Make the sauce. Add the cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir until fully combined.
- Combine and assemble. Stir in the frozen broccoli and cooked egg noodles. Mix well, then pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Add the topping and bake. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter with the crushed Ritz crackers. Spread evenly over the top of the casserole and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Scoop and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Topping Options: While the cracker topping can be omitted, the buttery saltiness of Ritz crackers pairs especially well with this casserole. Panko or breadcrumbs may also be used.
- Broccoli Prep: Frozen broccoli may be chopped into smaller pieces or purchased pre chopped to save time.
- Chicken Options: Shredded chicken works well and is a great use for leftover or meal prep chicken.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 1 day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg
