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Easy Crockpot Chicken Divan

Easy Crockpot Chicken Divan

A comforting and easy classic casserole featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce, slow-cooked to perfection in the Crockpot.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cooked and shredded or cubed
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets Blanched or steamed slightly
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese + 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder Optional, for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers Mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. If the chicken is not pre-cooked, cook the chicken breasts (boil or bake) until done, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, lemon juice, curry powder (if using), salt, and pepper until completely smooth. This is your sauce base.
  3. Gently fold the cooked chicken and the slightly blanched or steamed broccoli florets into the sauce mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the entire mixture to a lightly greased 5-quart or 6-quart slow cooker. Spread evenly.
  5. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until heated through and bubbly.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, mixing until melted. If using the cracker topping, sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top and cook uncovered for the final 15 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  7. Serve hot, often over rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, ensure the broccoli is slightly tender before adding it to the slow cooker, as it won't soften much during the slow cooking process. Using leftover rotisserie chicken speeds up prep time significantly.
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