Chicken Divan is a rich and creamy broccoli and chicken casserole with a boldly curry seasoned sauce and a buttery crispy topping. Serve over rice or potatoes for a full, delicious family meal.
Chicken Divan (with Curry)
This Chicken Divan features all fresh ingredients and NO cream soups. Chicken and broccoli are covered in a rich creamy sauce seasoned with curry and cheese. Then baked to gooey casserole perfection with a buttery crunchy topping.
Instead of cream soups, like a traditional Chicken Divan, this one features a homemade sauce, richly seasoned. Curry powder is added for some bold flavor, which makes brighter and more flavorful than your average chicken casserole.
It's a super delicious, family-friendly casserole that even makes a great freezer meal too!
What Is Chicken Divan?
Chicken Divan is a classic chicken casserole with broccoli and a creamy sauce. It is also usually topped with a sort of crunchy topping made from cracker or bread crumbs.
Why Is It Called Chicken Divan?
Despite its name, chicken divan is not a French dish. It is named after the place of its creation, the Divan Parisien Restaurant located in the Chatham Hotel in New York City, where it was invented and served as the signature dish.
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