Comments on: Chicken Divan

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:41:12 +0000

In reply to K. K, I like your additions, great ideas! This Chicken Divan is one of my favorite recipes, so I'm so happy you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

By: K

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:59:32 +0000

Skipped the heavy cream and added a 1/4 c of sour cream and used 1/4 c Pinot as it was open. So yummy. Thank you!

By: five nights at freddy's

five nights at freddy's — Mon, 30 May 2022 08:59:56 +0000

This sounds delicious! And I agree with you — I like laughing till it aches… It’s really beneficial to your health!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:55:20 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Bruce, thank you for reading my pre-recipe ramblings. Had you not, I wouldn't be aware of my error. I have fixed the recipe to reflect that it is indeed apple cider vinegar. I hope you enjoy it!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:02:22 +0000

In the pre-recipe ramblings, you say that apple cider vinegar can be substituted for the Sherry. In the recipe, it says apple cider. Which is it, please?

By: Lynne

Lynne — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:30:47 +0000

In reply to Marge. Marge, that sounds delicious!! And I'm sure it tastes even better because it was handed down from mom! Keep it up, girl!

By: Marge

Marge — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 23:18:21 +0000

My mom passed her recipe to me 40+ years ago. Quite different but yummy. No whipped topping. I use cream of broccolli-cheddar soup, 1/2 c. mayo, 3-4 breasts, cooked & shredded, a pkg of frozen broccolli, cooked, or head of fresh, a little lemon juice. I used to layer it but found it mixes better if you just mixed everything together & then put in the pan. I also add curry powder – a lot! It adds some pizzazz to it. Then layer cheddar cheese, dribble melted butter, & seasoned bread crumbs. It’s yummy!! All quantitites are approximate – I really just put in what I feel like!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 18:03:36 +0000

In reply to PSlice. I don't typically serve it over anything, but you I do serve it with either some brown rice or quinoa.

By: PSlice

PSlice — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 15:19:46 +0000

What would you serve this over?

By: Makelinalauae

Makelinalauae — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:16:12 +0000

To Justin, I substituted Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup. It wasn't as fluffy as I am sure it would be with the heavy whipping cream but it still tasted great. ( At least according to my family. )
Chicken Divan - serves 6
My Edits
¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup sifted flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons red wine (pinot noir)
2 instead of 1) head broccoli (about 1½ pounds) trimmed and chopped
4 cooked chicken breasts ( about 1- 2 pounds), cut into small pieces
1/2 red pepper
1/2 red onion
(saute the chicken in EVOO after the red pepper and onion has become soft before cubing.)
2 cup shredded Cheddar/ Monterey Jack (Add one cup to the flour/milk mixture before the parmesan)
1/4 cup of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup (Fold in the soup as instructed with the heavy cream.)
¾ cup of breadcrumbs or garlic croutons
I did not add the breadcrumbs until I was broiling the cheese on the Divan.