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Ultimate Broccoli Chicken Divan Recipe

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The definitive recipe for a creamy, comforting, and flavorful Broccoli Chicken Divan casserole, using techniques to enhance the sauce and ensure a perfect crunchy topping.

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked, shredded or cubed chicken meat

1 pound fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)

1/4 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon high-quality yellow curry powder

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling, salted water for two to three minutes. Drain and shock in an ice bath to stop cooking. Pat dry.

2. Combine the cooked chicken and prepared broccoli, then spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

3. Whisk together the condensed soup, mayonnaise, milk, curry powder, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season well.

4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the half-cup of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese over the sauce.

5. Combine the Panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Scatter this mixture evenly over the cheese.

6. Bake in a preheated oven at three hundred seventy-five Fahrenheit for 30–35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.

7. Allow the casserole to rest for ten minutes before serving.

Notes

To avoid a watery casserole, ensure the blanched broccoli is patted very dry before assembly.

For a bolder flavor, try roasting the blanched broccoli for 10 minutes before adding it to the dish.

If preparing ahead, assemble the casserole but only add the breadcrumb topping right before baking.

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