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Broccoli Divan (Chicken and Broccoli Casserole)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or a couple of cups of leftover cooked chicken
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli
  • 1 14 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Colby or Cheddar cheese
  • a few dabs of butter or butter spray

Instructions

  • Heat the oil. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and saute until done, turning in the pan to cook evenly. Cut each breast into half or thirds.
  • Cook the broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  • Spray or oil a 9x9 pan, add the broccoli, then add the cooked chicken pieces on top.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the soup, milk, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and pepper. Spread over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the cheese on top, then sprinkle the bread crumbs on top of that. Spray the crumbs with butter spray or dab a few bits of butter on top.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.

Notes

You can make this whenever you have time during the day, then cover the dish and refrigerate it until you're ready for dinner. Uncover  and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or so.