Chicken Divan

One of my favorite go-to meals, this casserole is made with chicken and broccoli, smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs. So quick and easy to put together for a busy weeknight and such a crowd-pleaser.

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Chicken Divan

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper, to taste
1 yellow onion, diced
1 stick celery, diced
4 cups broccoli florets, about 1/2 pound
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Topping
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers, or Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, onions, and celery and toss to coat. Sauté for 3 minutes, until chicken is about halfway done, then add the broccoli and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Cook for 3-5 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, seasonings, and half of the cheese. Stir to combine.
Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and increase heat to 400 degrees.
Combine the melted butter and Ritz crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Remove and let it sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Serve over rice, biscuits, or mashed potatoes.

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