Classic Chicken Divan Casserole

Quick facts

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Step-by-step method

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Steam broccoli 3 minutes until bright green and barely tender.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth.

3. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened, then stir in Dijon, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

4. Arrange broccoli and chicken in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over evenly and top with cheddar.

5. Mix panko with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Tips for the best result

• Do not overcook the broccoli before baking.
• Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly.
• Rotisserie chicken makes this especially fast.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F.

Approximate nutrition per serving

Approximately 470 calories per serving. Nutrition is an estimate and varies with brands, portion size and substitutions.