Chicken Divan
Ingredients
2
(10-ounce) packages frozen broccoli, chopped
6 cups
shredded chicken, cooked
2 (10
3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup
mayonnaise
1 cup
sour cream
1 cup
grated sharp Cheddar
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and
pepper
1/2 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup
soft bread crumbs
2
tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat
oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove
the outer wrappers from the boxes of broccoli. Open 1 end of each box.
Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the broccoli and put
into a casserole dish. Add the shredded chicken.
In a
medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice,
& salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce
over the broccoli and chicken. Mix well with a spatula.
Place the
mixture into an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with
vegetable oil cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. Combine
the Parmesan, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.
Bake for
about 30 to 45 minutes.
Try
topping with Cheddar or Gruyere cheese.
