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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the Oven

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the Sauce

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.

Step 6

Assemble the Casserole

Step 7

Layer the cooked chicken and blanched broccoli evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce over the top, spreading it out to cover the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 8

Prepare the Topping

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. If desired, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Serve

Step 12

Let the Chicken Divan cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it on its own or over a bed of rice or pasta.