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    Chicken Divan Casserole - Low Carb Chicken Broccoli

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jun 12, 2020 · 42 Comments

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    A delicious chicken divan casserole without the extra carbs. This low carb chicken and broccoli recipe is a baked dish with a Parmesan cheese sauce.

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    Are you a fan of easy chicken dishes? I sure am. The easier the better for me, especially on busy weeknights.

    This is a low carb Chicken Divan casserole. It's made with broccoli and mornay sauce. Mornay is a sauce that contains grated cheese. Chicken Divan originated at a 1950s New York restaurant, the Divan Parisienne.

    Here's a low carb chicken divan recipe for the famous casserole with broccoli and Parmesan cheese. I like to use avocado mayonnaise in this casserole as I've been staying away from the kind made with seed oils. It's pretty easy to make homemade mayonnaise as well. I've even made it with coconut oil.

    It's best to steam the broccoli first. I like to use fresh broccoli and put it in my steamer for about 15 minutes. If you like convenience, you can always use a "steam in bag" frozen broccoli that cooks up fast in the microwave. I love to cook those steam in bag veggies on busy nights after work. It makes it so easy!

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole

    Once you've got your steamed broccoli, you just need to dump it into a casserole dish along with some cubed chicken. There's no need to cook the chicken first. It will cook up fine in the oven. Then, you just mix in some mayonnaise, sour cream, cooking wine, spices, and Parmesan cheese.

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole

    Then, you'll bake the dish in the oven for about 25 minutes. You want the chicken to be fully cooked and the top to be a little browned. It doesn't take long, especially if you cut up the chicken into small pieces.

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole

    This low carb Chicken Divan casserole is super easy to make. I bet it could even be placed into a casserole crock-pot before heading out. Then, you'd have a nice warm casserole waiting for you when you get home!

    Get the taste of chicken divan without the extra carbs. This low carb chicken divan recipe is simply chicken and broccoli in a Parmesan cheese sauce.

    The cooking wine gives the sauce a nice tangy flavor. If you don't have any cooking wine, I bet a little vinegar or lemon juice would work too. There are a bit of carbs in cooking wine, but I prefer it in this dish.

    I find this low carb Chicken Divan casserole to be very filling. There is a lot of fat in the dish, but don't let that scare you away. It's been proven that high amounts of fat are best when following a low carb way of eating. That's why fat bombs are so popular!

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole

    [2/13/16 UPDATE] The photos for this recipe have been redone and a preparation video has been added. Chicken Divan has always been a favorite of mine and I think you will love it too.

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    Recipe

    Low Carb Chicken Divan Casserole on plate with fork

    Chicken Divan Casserole

    4.29 from 21 votes
    A delicious chicken divan without the extra carbs. This low carb chicken and broccoli recipe is a baked dish with a Parmesan cheese sauce.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:25 mins
    Total Time:35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 474

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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb broccoli cooked
    • 1½ lb chicken raw, cut in cubes
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 3 Tablespoons white cooking wine
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sage
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place chicken and broccoli in 9×13 baking pan.
    • Mix remaining ingredients in medium bowl then pour over chicken and broccoli. Or, just mix the remaining ingredients right in the baking pan with chicken and broccoli.
    • Stir all ingredients well then spread evenly in pan.
    • Bake 25 minutes.

    Notes

    Net carbs per serving: 4.9g

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 260g | Calories: 474 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 38.7g | Fat: 31.6g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 369mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.4g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 4.9 g | % Carbs: 4.3 % | % Protein: 33.7 % | % Fat: 62 % | SmartPoints: 13
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    Comments

    1. Michele

      July 13, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      I would like to add some melted shredded cheese to the top at the end of the recipe. Would swiss go well with the flavor of the casserole?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 14, 2022 at 11:53 am

        Swiss should be fine to top off the casserole.

        Reply
    2. Melody

      April 08, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      Loved this and after reading the comments about the casserole being soupy I decided to drain my broccoli well and I then wrapped it in a kitchen towel and squeezed a bit. Turned out terrific! The only thing I changed was I used shredded cooked chicken.
      Thank you for your recipes!!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 09, 2021 at 9:54 am

        Thanks for the recipe tip!

        Reply
    3. Paula

      January 21, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      3 stars
      Pretty good. Mine also came out soupy and I did steam the broc. I think maybe the Lemon juice separated the mayo. I cooked it a little longer to try and boil off some of the liquid. I also added crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese on top....trying to get all the fats in!! I’ll try it again with less lemon juice. The taste was good.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 22, 2019 at 8:48 am

        I used wine and not lemon juice so I'm thinking a smaller amount of lemon juice should work.

        Reply
    4. LIbby

      June 21, 2018 at 7:37 am

      This was very good but your recipe instructions don't match your video instructions.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 21, 2018 at 8:10 am

        I found it easier to just mix everything in the baking pan so I didn't have to dirty a bowl. Is there something else that doesn't match?

        Reply
    5. KatieMae

      January 27, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      This was SOOOO good! Hubby is not much of a cook, but tackled this one and even with subbing feta for parmesan (and who really knows what else 😀 ), it turned out just great! I'm going to make one for the weekend even after having leftovers last night. Thanks so much for sharing this!

      Reply
    6. Olivia

      January 04, 2018 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe tonight and it turned out great! My whole family loved it and requested that it be made again! I did add shredded cheddar cheese to the top in the last few minutes of baking and it was delicious.

      Reply
    7. Catherine

      September 27, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Has anyone tried freezing this? Would you bake it first? Having houseguests for for the weekend and this sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 27, 2017 at 1:02 pm

        I think you could freeze this without baking first, but I don't know for sure.

        Reply
        • Vicky

          November 26, 2017 at 3:47 pm

          I've always heard that it's not safe to freeze something with mayonnaise in it if the dish has not been cooked. I'd bake it first, I think.

        • Lisa

          November 27, 2017 at 8:35 am

          I do believe mayo can separate so I'd cook it first too. Thanks for catching that Vicky!

    8. Margaret Owens

      September 14, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      I don't buy cooking wines is there anything else I can use in this recipe bsides the white cooking wine?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 15, 2017 at 6:25 am

        Lemon juice or vinegar are usually good subs, but the amount used is typically a bit less since the alcohol boils off.

        Reply
      • Vicky

        November 26, 2017 at 3:49 pm

        You could probably use any chardonnay. If you don't drink alcohol, you might look for one of the "serving size" bottles that come in a four-pack. They usually sell them as singles.

        Reply
    9. Julie

      August 22, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      4 stars
      My casserole came out soupy. Any idea why? I followed the recipe to a T. The taste was good.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 23, 2017 at 6:12 am

        I'm not sure. The only thing I can think of is maybe the broccoli? I always lightly steam mine.

        Reply
    10. Sue Spollen

      August 04, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      4 stars
      I found that 25 min. was not enough to cook the chicken. Had to stir it several times to get the chicken cooked through, and cooked it about an hour at 350. It was delicious when done!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 05, 2017 at 4:21 pm

        It depends on the size of the pieces. I like to cut them small so they cook faster (and I have a convection oven). But, definitely check for doneness before taking out of the oven!

        Reply
    11. Vicky Broy

      July 17, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Love all your recipes. New to this kind of eating but going to give it 100%

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 18, 2017 at 5:05 am

        Thanks for stopping in Vicky. Wishing you the best in your new low carb journey!

        Reply
    12. Patti

      January 24, 2017 at 1:41 am

      5 stars
      I tried this tonight and it was delicious! I added in some sliced prosciutto I needed to use, and I think it added to the flavors well. I love that the recipe was not complicated, was low-carb and avoided using canned soup like so many other casserole recipes do. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 24, 2017 at 4:40 pm

        Love the idea of adding in some prosciutto!

        Reply
    13. Debbie

      January 03, 2017 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      I made this with cauliflower and broccoli and used a mix of cumin and turmeric instead of curry powder. This is so good. Such a quick and easy recipe too.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 03, 2017 at 5:25 am

        Thanks for sharing Debbie! Love the variation.

        Reply
    14. Josie door

      September 16, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Is there something I can use as a sub for the wine? Like chicken broth?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 17, 2016 at 5:44 am

        Chicken broth, lemon juice, or a little vinegar are good subs.

        Reply
    15. Maria H.

      July 06, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it's absolutely delicious! It was so easy to make, a little too easy lol While I was preparing it, I kept thinking I was forgetting something. Nope! Its just that easy to prepare, yet rich and full of flavor. Usually I tweak recipes to match my taste, but honestly I wouldn't change anything in this dish. This is by far my new favorite dish especially since today was one of those days I just didn't feel like chopping, dicing, mincing, sautéing etc. lol Honestly, I was quite uneasy about mixing everything with the uncooked chicken but I'm glad I did. The chicken cooked perfectly. It was very moist. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 06, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        You're welcome Maria! The easier the better for me!

        Reply
      • Greg

        September 11, 2016 at 5:30 pm

        I don't have kurry , thyme , or dried mustards. What can I substitute with?

        Reply
        • Lisa

          September 12, 2016 at 7:11 am

          Curry is usually a blend of cumin, red pepper, turmeric and or coriander. You could try a little prepared mustard for the dried mustard. And, the thyme could be subbed with basil, marjoram, or oregano.

    16. Deb K

      June 28, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      This was sooo good! I love the addition of curry. The only thing different was that my chicken was cooked and shredded, and I added more Parm on top. I love cheese 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 28, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        The shredded chicken sounds like a nice change!

        Reply
    17. Jeanne

      February 23, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was excellent! I made it as written with one exception--I sprinkled some french fried onions on top before baking. I wanted a recipe that didn't used canned soups and this was very tasty. A keeper!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 24, 2016 at 5:18 am

        Glad you enjoyed it! Crushed pork rinds can also be used to sprinkle on top if you want a lower carb option.

        Reply
    18. Megan @ A Dash of Megnut

      February 18, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      Simply gorgeous! and i LOVE the video!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 19, 2016 at 4:42 am

        Thanks Megan!

        Reply
    19. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee

      February 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      casseroles are such a favorite in our house! great that night and for leftovers. yum!

      Reply
    20. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)

      February 16, 2016 at 9:31 am

      This looks absolutely wonderful!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 16, 2016 at 10:36 am

        Thanks Jocelyn!

        Reply

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