Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan Recipe
This comforting Chicken Divan recipe combines tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it delivers rich flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- 13x9-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Oven
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2-3 cups cooked and diced
- Broccoli Florets: 2 10 oz packages (fresh or frozen)
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 tbsp
- Chicken Broth: 1 cup
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
- Sour Cream: 1/2 cup
- Kosher Salt & Pepper: To taste
- Dry Sherry Optional: 1 tbsp
- Worcestershire Sauce Optional: 1 tsp
- Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
- Onion & Scallions: Chopped
- Gruyère Cheese: 1 cup shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup grated
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Butter for topping: 2 tbsp, melted
Instructions
- Cook Chicken & Broccoli: Prepare chicken (baked or poached) and cut into cubes. Steam or blanch broccoli.
- Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk butter, flour, chicken broth, and cream until thickened. Add sour cream, seasonings, and cheeses.
- Assemble Dish: Layer broccoli, chicken, and sauce in a buttered baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and melted butter.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy with rice, bread, or noodles.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 3g