Cooking for One

Chicken Divan for One

Make chicken divan for one with chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce baked under a crispy panko topping. A comforting casserole for one.

Chicken Divan for One

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Chicken and broccoli in a creamy cheddar sauce, baked under a buttery panko and cheese topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories1044

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 (4–5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¼-inch strips
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅔ cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
  • 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter a 5-inch square baking dish. Boil the broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain it.
  2. Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F. Move it to a plate.
  3. Add the rest of the oil and cook the onion for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cream and simmer for 1 minute. Take it off the heat and stir in the sour cream and Italian seasoning.
  5. Stir in the chicken, broccoli, and half the cheddar. Spoon it into the baking dish.
  6. Mix the panko, the rest of the cheddar, and the melted butter and sprinkle it over the top. Set the dish on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden on top. Let it cool a few minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 554g | Calories: 1044kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 7.1g | Vitamin A: 4854IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 708mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, panko breadcrumbs counted as dry bread crumbs. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.