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Chicken Divan

This recipe makes great leftovers! Transfer leftovers into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Ingredients

    • 4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
    • 1½ cups (375 mL) sour cream
    • 1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise
    • ½ cup (125 mL) milk
    • 1 small lemon, juiced
    • 4 garlic cloves, pressed
    • ½ tsp (2 mL) paprika
    • 1 lb. (450 g) penne pasta
    • 1 lb. (450 g) chicken tenders, cut into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces
    • 1 lb. (450 g) frozen broccoli florets
    • 8 oz. (250 g) ) cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups/500 mL), divided
    • 1 cup (250 mL) panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) Lemon Garlic Rub or Lemon Pepper Rub

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together the broth, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a large bowl.
  2. Add the pasta, chicken, broccoli, and 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese to the Enameled Cast Iron Pan in the order listed. Pour the sour cream mixture over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Combine the breadcrumbs, butter, and rub; set aside.
  3. Remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the breadcrumb mixture over the top. Bake, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.