Make-Ahead Chicken Divan Casserole

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (Make-Ahead Chicken Divan Casserole). My entire family loves this dish. The word “casserole” is in the name since traditional chicken divan is made separate from the rice and served alongside it. This can be prepared a day or two in advance and baked before serving. Simplify the process by using leftover cooked rice and a store-bought cooked chicken.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Make-Ahead Chicken Divan Casserole

Ingredients

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

4 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 tablespoon salted butter

1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

½ cup diced onion

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

½ cup sour cream

½ cup milk

¼ cup mayonnaise

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups cooked rice

or more to taste

5 cups shredded cooked chicken

or more to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli cover and steam until tender 2 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms onion and garlic; saute until soft 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk condensed soup sour cream milk and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved Cheddar-Parmesan mixture and season with salt and pepper. Add the sauteed vegetables and stir to combine the sauce.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add cooked rice as the bottom layer. Add cooked broccoli as the next layer and then layer on the cooked chicken. Cover with remaining sauce. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar-Parmesan mixture plus extra Parmesan if desired and continue to bake until browned about 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Make-Ahead Chicken Divan Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 497.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.3g 75%

Carbohydrates: 21g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 29.2g 45%

Saturated Fat: 12.5g 63%

Cholesterol: 110.4mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 846IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.2mg 124%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 42.9mg 72%

Folate: 69.5mcg 17%

Calcium: 331.2mg 33%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 52.1mg 19%

Potassium: 521.8mg 15%

Sodium: 620.8mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 263.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.