Easy Microwave Chicken Divan Food

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI DIVAN

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli and chicken in a casserole dish.
• Combine soup and milk; pour over broccoli and chicken.
• Sprinkle mixture with cheese.
• Mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle over cheese layer.
• Bake at 450 for 20 minute or until heated through.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Alternatively, place broccoli in a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2-5 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) until crisp-tender. Drain in colander.
• In a medium frying pan, saute chicken breasts in olive oil until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and drain on paper towls.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the taste of raw flour. Then gradually whisk in chicken broth, sherry and milk or half and half, until incorporated. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce is the consistency you desire. Add just a dash of nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheese blend and whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a 9x13 dish arrange chicken breasts (either whole or sliced) and broccoli. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Make several slits in the aluminum foil to allow the steam to escape.
• Note: At this point, the dish can be frozen or refrigerated.
• Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes, taking off the aluminum foil for the last 10.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Place the broccoli in a colander and run under cold water to thaw if needed.
• Fill the bottom of a 2 quart glass casserole with the broccoli. Cover this layer with the chicken. (I use leftover chicken or turkey, or canned chicken, or even lunch meat.) Finally, cover the chicken with thinly sliced or grated cheese. (1 cup = about 8 slices of cheese.).
• In a bowl, mix milk, soup, lemon juice, and curry powder with a whisk. Pour this over the cheese.
• Microwave on High for about 8 minutes, turning the dish halfway through cooking time.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan and the paprika. Microwave on High for another minute or two if desired.
• Note-You can also bake this at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, add the toppings, and bake 5 more minutes.

EASY CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the chicken, salt and pepper. Top with broccoli. In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, milk and 1-1/2 cups cheese; pour over broccoli. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

EASY MICROWAVE CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high until partially cooked, about 2 minutes.
• Stir condensed soup, sour cream, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a large microwave-safe bowl; add chicken and broccoli.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of the chicken mixture. Cover bowl with waxed paper.
• Microwave casserole on high until hot, 10 to 14 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook broccoli according to directions, arrange in greased 9 x 11 pan. Cut up cooked chicken into slices, arrange in pan. Mix soup, mayonnaise, curry, and lemon juice and pour over chicken. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minute May make ahead and refrigerate, extend bake time to 50-55 minute.
• Starting with raw chicken will extend the cooking time by 30-40 min, or the time it takes to cook the chicken.