Get ready to transform your dinner routine with the most mouthwatering, hands-off Chicken Divan recipe that will have your family begging for seconds! This creamy, cheesy slow-cooker marvel combines tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and a rich, flavor-packed sauce that practically cooks itself. Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or just someone who loves delicious meals with minimal effort, this Chicken Divan is about to become your new go-to comfort food that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by dicing 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using raw chicken, you can quickly sauté or boil it before cutting.
- Wash and chop broccoli florets into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking in the crock pot.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and curry powder. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and well-blended.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Grease the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer the diced chicken evenly across the bottom of the crock pot.
- Spread the broccoli florets over the chicken layer.
- Pour the creamy soup and cheese mixture over the chicken and broccoli, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat for 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to become tender.
- After cooking, check that chicken is heated through and broccoli is tender but not mushy.
- Optional: For a golden top, transfer to a broiler-safe dish and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is slightly browned.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow sauce to set.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or additional cheese.
Tips
- For maximum flavor, use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken instead of plain boiled chicken.
- Make sure to dice chicken and broccoli into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Don't skip the curry powder - it adds a subtle depth that makes this dish extraordinary.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the creamy mixture.
- For extra crunch, consider topping with buttered breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before the final broil.
- Always grease your crock pot to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Let the dish rest after cooking to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld completely.
- This recipe freezes beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 85mg
