Name: Super Easy Chicken Divan Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 12 - 16 ounces Broccoli; 3/4 - 1 pound Chicken (cooked and cubed); 1-2 cups Cheese, medium cheddar (grated); 1 jar Alfredo Garlic Sauce (or other white sauce); Milk (fill white sauce jar 1/2 to 2/3 full); 2 cups Bisquick; 1 1/2 cups Milk; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 1/4 cup Parmesan (grated)

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My husband and I have been making Chicken Divan for years. It was always one of his favorites. When we first started making it we used canned crescent rolls along with mayo, broccoli, cheese etc… Over the years I have changed the recipe around a bit. Our latest favorite version is this Super Easy Chicken Divan.

cheesy chicken with broccoli with a bisquick topping freshly baked in a glass baking dish

There are a couple of variations to this recipe, and I will explain as I go along with the photos below. Here is a quick step by step guide on how to make a meal that will satisfy the entire family.

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Making the filling
Making the biscuit topping
How to bake
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Ingredients needed

Broccoli
Cooked chicken
Cheddar cheese
Jar of Alfredo sauce
Milk
Bisquick
Sour cream
Parmesan

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Making the filling

Step one is to start the broccoli cooking.

We don’t like to find crispy and undercooked broccoli in our chicken divan. But, we don’t want it mushy either.

I put several cups worth of broccoli in a dish with a tiny bit of water. Then I cook in the microwave for about 3 minutes.

Next, I prepare the chicken.

Now, I have used chicken tenders that cook up in the frying pan real quick. I have also used rotisserie chicken, but today I am using these pre-grilled chicken strips that we found at Costco. This method is super easy.

This recipe is also great for any leftover chicken you may have.

The broccoli is done. It is so pretty! 🙂

Cheese, cheese, cheese… glorious cheese!

Okay, sometimes I used the pre-shredded cheese but I have to admit it is worth the effort to shred your own. I am using a medium cheddar. Use whatever you prefer.

Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Alfredo sauce for Super Easy Chicken Divan

Now that we have the chicken, broccoli, and cheese in the bowl we need to mix in some sauce.

I like to use Roasted Garlic white sauce. I have used white sauces by Newman’s Own, Ragu, and Preggo. Pick your favorite!

One other thing I have learned, after pouring the sauce in the bowl I fill the jar 1/2 to 2/3 full of milk. Put the lid back on and shake it up. Add the milk to the bowl and mix well.

If you don’t add the milk the filling might be a bit thick.

chicken, broccoli, cheese, sand sauce in a 13 x 9 baking dish

After you have mixed the ingredients all together, add the mixture to a 13 x 9 baking dish that you have sprayed with non-stick spray.

Next, it is time to make the topping.

Making the biscuit topping

bisquick,, cheese, milk and sour cream in a bowl

I just grab the same bowl I mixed up the chicken filling in because, well, I hate to do dishes. It’s all going into the same place after all, right?

Here I mixed together Bisquick, sour cream, milk, and Parmesan.

biscuit topping batter poured over chicken and cheesy sauce

Pour the batter over the chicken and you have… cake batter! No, just kidding. It just looks a little like cake batter. It will be great, trust me.

Put the chicken divan in a preheated 400-degree oven and let it bake.

How to bake

freshly baked chicken divan in a baking dish sitting on a black rack on a white towel

And when it is done… it still looks like a cake! Chicken cake. Meat cake. Bwahaha. Just kidding… Oh, never mind. Go to the next photo, please.

a closeup photo of the cheesy chicken with broccoli chicken divan

Ah yes. Here we go. Now doesn’t that look delicious! Cheesy chicken and broccoli in a garlic Alfredo sauce with a big ol’ biscuit on top!

Comfort food!

This Super Easy Chicken Divan is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, or lazy weekends.

Enjoy!

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scooping chicken divan from a baking dish

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Super Easy Chicken Divan Recipe

Cheesy chicken and broccoli in a garlic Alfredo sauce with a big ol’ biscuit on top! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, or lazy weekends

Prep Time15 mins

Active Time30 mins

Total Time50 mins

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Author: Cook This Again, Mom!

Ingredients

Filling

12 – 16 ounces Broccoli
3/4 – 1 pound Chicken cooked and cubed
1-2 cups Cheese, medium cheddar grated
1 jar Alfredo Garlic Sauce or other white sauce
Milk fill white sauce jar 1/2 to 2/3 full

Biscuit Topping

2 cups Bisquick
1 1/2 cups Milk
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Parmesan grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Put broccoli in a dish with a small amount of water. Cook in the microwave for about 3 minutes.
Place cubed chicken, broccoli and cheese in a large bowl. Add the jar of white sauce. Add milk to the jar filling about 1/2 to 2/3 full. Replace cap and shake well. Pour the milk into the bowl and mix everything together. Pour the chicken mixture into a 13 x 9 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Using the same bowl, mix together Bisquick, sour cream, milk and Parmesan. Pour the batter over the chicken mixture. Bake the chicken for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean in biscuit topping.
Cool slightly and enjoy.

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken dinner, Chicken Divan, easy dinner, kid friendly, quick meals

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