Chicken Divan

Nancy Kauhl

Served on the 2019 Laurentians Trip.

Serves 10 people.

INGREDIENTS:

Qty Unit Ingredient
24 oz Broccoli, fresh or frozen (cooked, but not overdone)
3 cups Cooked Chicken, diced
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Flour
1 cup Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Curry Powder
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 cup Mayonaise
Croutons

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cover the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13″ pan with cooked broccoli. Cover the broccoli with cooked chicken. Next, cover the chicken with Cheddar cheese.
  2. In a small saucepan, make a white sauce. Melt butter and add flour until well mixed. Slowly add the milk and chicken broth. Stir until the mixture just starts to boil. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper, and curry powder.
  3. When cooled completely, fold in mayonnaise.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top with croutons.
  5. Bake in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.