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Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman

Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman

Erin Table for Seven
Pioneer Woman Chicken Divan is a cheesy, creamy chicken and broccoli dish topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden. This Pioneer Woman Chicken Divan recipe is cooked from scratch and does not include any condensed soup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 706 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken shredded or diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 block Philly, softened
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Take the cream cheese from the refrigerator at least one hour before beginning the preparation, or microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds (it should be very soft).
  • Bring water to a boil for the broccoli. Start preparing all the recipe’s ingredients while you wait for the water to boil (check they’re all ready before beginning the sauce). I suggest melting the butter in the microwave in a small dish and leaving it aside until required.
  • Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli and simmer for two to three minutes, then drain and transfer to a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
    Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman
  • Add the cooked chicken to the casserole dish (just put it beside the broccoli for now).
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  • Add the cream cheese, cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to a skillet or medium pot. Stir/whisk it often over medium heat until the cream cheese has completely melted into the sauce (this should take about 5 minutes). Important: the sauce should not get too thick (it should be similar to Alfredo sauce). If the sauce looks too thick, add a touch more cream. The sauce will thicken more in the oven.
    Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman
  • Take the pan from the heat and mix in half the cheddar cheese (stir until smooth).
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  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, then toss and evenly distribute the mixture.
    Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman
  • Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar, followed by the Parmesan.
    Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman
  • Add the panko breadcrumbs to the bowl that has the melted butter and stir until they’re evenly coated in butter.
    Chicken Divan Pioneer Woman
  • Top the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. If you want the topping to be a little darker, broil it for a few minutes (watch it carefully).
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  • Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes

  • Using heavy cream results in a richer sauce that is less likely to curdle in the oven. If you wish to use a reduced-fat substitute (such as half-and-half or milk), I recommend forming a roux.
  • You may use mashed-up cornflakes or Ritz crackers for the panko. Regular breadcrumbs may be used, but the topping will be thicker and not as light and crispy.
  • You can use frozen broccoli but defrost it first, drain it well, and skip the boiling step since it has already been blanched.

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 36gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2271IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 2mg
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