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Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan

Devashish
This classic Chicken Divan brings comfort food to a whole new level in just 50 minutes. A perfectly balanced blend of flavors and textures, this family-favorite casserole delivers 12g of protein per serving while keeping calories reasonable at 369 kcal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or about 7 chicken tenders
  • 2 cups long-grain wild rice or white or brown rice
  • 2-3 cups fresh broccoli florets steamed

Sauce

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder or more, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and parsley. Cook over medium heat until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and cook in a hot skillet until no longer pink, flipping once. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into pieces.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into a 9×13'' pan or similar size casserole dish. Add cooked chicken and steamed broccoli on top of the rice.
  • Spoon Sauce over the top of the chicken and rice. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg
Keyword broccoli, casserole, classic American, comfort food, creamy
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