Easy Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe | Simple Nourished Living (2024)

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WW Recipe of the Day: Easy Healthy Chicken Divan Casserole

This healthy chicken divan is an easy family favorite meal. And a great way to use leftover chicken.

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Easy, Healthy Chicken Divan

Rotisserie chickens are a dinner staple around here. So, I'm always looking for tasty Weight Watcher friendly ways to use the leftovers. Creamy comforting casseroles, like this easy healthy chicken divan, are always a hit.

Recipe Notes

To make this easy healthy chicken divan lighter, healthier and more Weight Watcher friendly, I added more cooked broccoli.

And I used low-fat mayonnaise, reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup.

If you are not a fan of canned cream soups, you could always make your own low-fat bechamel sauce, like this one using olive oil and 1% milk from Martha Rose Shulman.

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WW Friendly Chicken Divan Casserole

Add some cooked brown rice and a big tossed green salad to this easy healthy chicken divan casserole.

It's a satisfying meal the whole family will love, if they are anything like mine.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chicken Divan Casserole?

According to my calculations, each serving of this chicken divan has about 344 calories and:

9 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Easy Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe

This easy healthy chicken divan is a creamy satisfying casserole that I love just as much now as when I was a kid. Only now I make it lighter and healthier so it works for my Weight Watcher lifestyle.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 4

Calories: 344

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 ounces broccoli flowerets, cooked
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs (gluten-free, if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.Lightly coat a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Arrange broccoli in the bottom of the prepared dish.

  • Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper. Distribute the chicken evenly over the broccoli.

  • In a small bowl (affiliate link), stir together the soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and lemon juice until well blended and spread over the chicken and broccoli. Top with grated cheese.

  • In another small bowl (affiliate link), toss together the bread crumbs and melted butter and then sprinkle over the cheese.

  • Bake, uncovered, at 350F degrees until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: ¼ recipe

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

9 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

8 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

9 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Easy Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)

Calories 344Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Protein 29g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken broccoli casserole, chicken divan casserole, creamy chicken casserole

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Easy Healthy Chicken Divan Recipe | Simple Nourished Living (7)Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.

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She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.

A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.

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FAQs

What is chicken divan made of? ›

The classic recipe for Chicken Divan typically includes cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, a rich and creamy sauce made with lots of mayonnaise, sour cream, or cream of mushroom soup, and a topping of cheese and breadcrumbs. The casserole is typically baked until golden brown and bubbly.

How many calories are in a chicken and broccoli casserole? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 584
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g16%
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Why is it called chicken divan? ›

Chicken Divan is a chicken casserole usually served with broccoli and Mornay sauce. It was named after the place of its invention, the Divan Parisien Restaurant at Chatham Hotel in New York City where it was served as the signature dish in the early twentieth century.

What's inside a divan base? ›

A divan bed base is crafted from a wooden structure, covered in a layer of soft wadding and then upholstered in fabric. The base is made to the same measurements as a mattress, making them more compact than standard bed frames and creating a beautifully clean and minimalist aesthetic.

Is baked chicken and broccoli a healthy meal? ›

Benefits of Chicken and Broccoli Diet:

Hence, most bodybuilders consider including it in their diet. As chicken is low in calories and high in protein, many experts approve of the option of chicken for weight loss. Broccoli is considered one of the healthiest vegetables on your plate.

Is baked chicken and broccoli good for you? ›

Roasted or raw broccoli is healthier than it would be covered in a thick cheese sauce, or boiled in water, which can reduce its nutrient content by up to 90 percent. The bottom line is adding well-prepared chicken and broccoli into your mix of meals can benefit your overall health — and your waistline.

Does chicken and broccoli have a lot of calories? ›

Chicken and broccoli

One cup (153 grams) provides 13 grams of protein and only 145 calories. It also contains about 7 grams of fat ( 7 ).

What is the top of a divan base made of? ›

Divan heavy-duty beds feature solid platform tops, and do not have any springs for mattress support. Instead, they are constructed with a rigid frame and topped with a non-sprung panel manufactured from hardboard. This is then upholstered with a layer of padding for comfort and durability.

What are the ingredients in chicken base? ›

CHICKEN MEAT INCLUDING NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, SUGAR, CHICKEN FAT, HYDROLYZED SOY, CORN AND WHEAT PROTEINS, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, 2% OR LESS OF ONION POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), TURMERIC ...

What do they put in fake chicken? ›

Although components vary, certain materials are commonly used in meat and meat-free chicken products. These include water, wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and other spices. The main difference is that plant-based chicken is usually made from soy protein and wheat gluten instead of animal flesh.

How many calories in a chicken divan? ›

Chicken Or Turkey Divan (1 cup) contains 8.5g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 13.8g fat, 40.3g protein, and 321 calories.

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