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Contessa Chicken Divan Easy Recipe

Contessa Chicken Divan Easy Recipe for Comforting Nights

This Contessa Chicken Divan Easy Recipe brings comfort and nutrition to your dinner table with tender chicken and broccoli enveloped in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 cup Dry Sherry or Chicken Broth Use broth for a non-alcoholic option
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can replace it
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with low-fat or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or coconut cream can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Ground nutmeg works if fresh is unavailable
  • to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
  • to taste Kosher Salt Adjust based on broth saltiness
For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Cooked Diced Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 large head Broccoli Fresh or thawed frozen broccoli works
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage, chopped Dried sage can be used as a substitute
  • 1 bunch Scallions, chopped Green onions can be used
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Gruyere Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar can also be used
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano for an alternative
  • 0.5 cups Sliced or Slivered Almonds, toasted Can replace with breadcrumbs or other nuts
  • 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs give extra crunch

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 3-quart casserole dish with unsalted butter or olive oil.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the broccoli for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain and keep warm.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped sage, sauté for about 1 minute, then whisk in the flour.
  4. Gradually add milk, heavy cream, and chicken broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in dry sherry (or broth), nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix in shredded Gruyere cheese until melted.
  6. Combine the cooked chicken and broccoli in a bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over and fold until everything is coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese, almonds, and breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow broccoli to maintain its crunch by boiling only until crisp-tender. Whisk continuously for a smooth sauce. Resting time after baking helps set the casserole.

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