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.
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
- It's 1 of FOR CHICKEN.
- Prepare 1 1/2 lb of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/4 inche slices.
- You need 1/2 cup of sour cream combined with 1teaspoon lemon juice.
- It's 1/2 cup of flour.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- Prepare 1 tsp of cajun seasoning.
- You need 1 tsp of black pepper and salt to taste.
- You need 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- It's 1 tbsp of butter.
- It's 1 lb of fresh broccoli cooked in boiling salted water until crisp tender.
- You need 1 of FOR SAUCE.
- Prepare 1 small of onion, chopped.
- It's 2 of minced garlic cloves.
- It's 3 tbsp of flour.
- It's 3 tbsp of butter.
- It's 1 cup of chicken broth.
- You need 1 cup of heavy cream.
- It's 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of cajun seasoning.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of black pepper and salt only if needed.
- It's 1 tsp of hot sauce such as franks brand.
- Prepare 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice.
- Prepare 1 of FOR TOPPING.
- 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
- Line a heatproof platter with cooked broccoli..
- 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...
- Preheat oven broiler to high, have your rack about 3 inches from broiler..
- 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..
- Top chicken with sauce, evenly top with shredded cheese..
- Place under broiler and heat until cheese melts and all is hot..
- 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!