Chicken Divan Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cans cream of chicken soup,, undiluted
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon curry powder,, use 1/2 teaspoon if you just want a light curry flavor
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken or turkey,, I usually use a rotisserie chicken
• 2 cups chopped broccoli,, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese,, divided
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers,, can also use homemade bread crumbs or Panko crumbs
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease 9X13-inch pan or any casserole dish you would use to make a family size casserole.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl combine cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, white wine, lemon juice, curry powder, tarragon, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Add chicken, broccoli, and 1/2 cup cheese and stir well.

4. 4

   Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs, remaining cheese and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.

6. 6

   Place in oven and bake 40 minutes.

7. 7

   If desired, serve with rice or egg noodles.

Notes