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Chicken Divan, My Version. This Chicken Divan makeover is the BEST with no canned soups or mayo! This chicken divan is a delicious way to dress up chicken, and it is perfect to serve for a special occasion or dinner party. A while back I did a little tribute to Second, I switched out the canned cream of chicken soup for a homemade version, made with a little flour-butter mixture (AKA roux), milk and.

Chicken Divan, My Version This version here is not like classic recipes that your mom or grandma used to make. It is a lightened Chicken Divan recipe, without the canned soup nor with mayo or sour cream. This delicious Chicken Divan casserole is made with rice, broccoli, chicken and a creamy curry sauce. You can have Chicken Divan, My Version using 24 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Chicken Divan, My Version

  1. It's 1 of FOR CHICKEN.
  2. Prepare 1 1/2 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/4 inche slices.
  3. You need 1/2 cup of sour cream combined with 1teaspoon lemon juice.
  4. It's 1/2 cup of flour.
  5. Prepare 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  6. Prepare 1 tsp of cajun seasoning.
  7. You need 1 tsp of black pepper and salt to taste.
  8. You need 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  9. It's 1 tbsp of butter.
  10. It's 1 lb of fresh broccoli cooked in boiling salted water until crisp tender.
  11. You need 1 of FOR SAUCE.
  12. Prepare 1 small of onion, chopped.
  13. It's 2 of minced garlic cloves.
  14. It's 3 tbsp of flour.
  15. It's 3 tbsp of butter.
  16. It's 1 cup of chicken broth.
  17. You need 1 cup of heavy cream.
  18. It's 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  19. Prepare 1/2 tsp of cajun seasoning.
  20. Prepare 1/2 tsp of black pepper and salt only if needed.
  21. It's 1 tsp of hot sauce such as franks brand.
  22. Prepare 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice.
  23. Prepare 1 of FOR TOPPING.
  24. Prepare 1 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, I used a blend of pepper jack and sharp cheddar.

It's a healthier version of the traditional chicken divan casserole, and your family will LOVE it! This Chicken Divan is classic comfort food! Chicken Divan is a dish my mom made often when I was growing up, so to me it will definitely always be a comfort food classic. This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since.

Chicken Divan, My Version step by step

  1. Line a heatproof platter with cooked broccoli..
  2. Combine flour,parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, pepper and salt. Brush chicken lightly with sour cream, add to flour/ cheese mixture shaking off excess. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and sear chicken, turning once until golden and cooked through Remove chicken as done to top broccoli on platter...
  3. Preheat oven broiler to high, have your rack about 3 inches from broiler..
  4. Into skillet where chicken was cooked make sauce. melt butter, add onion and garlic and soften, add flour and whisk 2 minutes, it will be thick, add all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth, bring to a boil and cook until thickened to a sauce consistancy..
  5. Top chicken with sauce, evenly top with shredded cheese..
  6. Place under broiler and heat until cheese melts and all is hot..
  7. Serve with crusty bread or rolls..

My daughters enjoy making this dish in their own homes and get the same enthusiastic compliments I always do! —Mary Pat Lucia, North East, Pennsylvania. To make a low carb version I simply use mayo. This chicken divan is a paleo version of a comfort food classic! It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and AIP compliant. Chicken divan is a classic comfort food casserole!