Chicken Divan Casserole (By Paula Deen)

• frozen broccoli↗2 boxes

  (10 ounce)

• shredded cooked chicken (or use turkey)6 cups
• cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 cans

  (10 ounce)

• mayonnaise↗1 cup
• sour cream↗1 cup
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1 cup
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt and pepper
• dry white wine (optional)↗1⁄4 cup
• TOPPING
• soft breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• parmesan cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• melted butter2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or two 9-inch square baking dishes or one 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Remove the outer wrappers from boxes of broccoli.

4. 4

   Open one end of the box and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes until thawed; drain and gently squeeze dry with hands.

5. 5

   Place the broccoli and shredded chicken into the baking dish.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl combine the soup with mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper and wine; mix to combine, then pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the dish; mix slighty with a spatula.

7. 7

   In a bowl mix all topping ingredients together then sprinkle on top of the casserole.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered for about 30-45 minutes.