Chicken Divan

Submitted by Michelle Delie

This one has a lot of ingredients but it’s pretty good and can be made in either an 11X17 pan or two 9X9 foil pans – to either serve immediately or freeze. If freezing cover with wrap and then foil and write the following on a card to put on top: “Allow casserole to thaw 24 hours in fridge. When ready to bake remove wrap and foil. Bake uncovered at 350º for about 40 minutes, until bubbly.”

2 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
6 chicken breasts halves (4 lbs) – cooked, boned, shredded.
2- 10 ¾ oz cans condensed mushroom soup
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup soft breadcrumbs (Soft? – I just used whatever I had)
2 teaspoons butter
salt and pepper

1.) Microwave broccoli 2 minutes on full power until thawed (remove wrapping and open at one end). Drain – put in a large bowl and add chicken.
2.) In a medium bowl combine: soup, mayo, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt/pepper to taste, wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour sauce over the broccoli and chicken – mix well with spatula.
3.) Place mixture in pans that have been sprayed. Pat down evenly and smooth with spatula. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on top. Dot with butter.
4.) If serving immediately, cook uncovered at 350º for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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