Easy Cheesy Chicken Divan
Easy Cheesy Chicken Divan is a simple casserole that the whole family will love! Get your protein, dairy, and vegetable all in one dish!
Equipment
- 2 large stock pots
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Large saute pan
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 lbs bone in chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese Cracker Barrel, about 1/2 stick
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 large bunches of broccoli or 2 packages of frozen broccoli florets
- 1 bag Pepperidge Farm Country Style Stuffing Mix 1/2 bag, 6oz
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Boil chicken in a large stock pot for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is falling off the bone.
- Set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut chicken into pieces.
- Spray casserole dish with baking spray.
- Fill another large stock pot with water, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for about 5-6 minutes. Drain well. Broccoli can be slightly al dente.
- In a large sauté pan, combine cheddar cheese, lemon juice and chicken soup and whisk until the cheese is melted.
- Add water and butter to a medium sized pan. Bring to a boil, add stuffing, shut off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Layer you casserole dish:First layer: BroccoliSecond layer: ChickenThird layer: Cheese sauceFourth layer: Stuffing mix
- Bake in a preheated oven set to 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Cover leftovers with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
To save time, buy a rotisserie chicken and cut into pieces. You can also use frozen broccoli florets if so desired. Make my Homemade Chicken Soup as you are halfway there!
