Scrumptious Chicken Broccoli Divan with Bacon

A couple of nights ago, I was clueless about what to make for dinner.  I had 2 thawed skinless boneless chicken breasts, but no plan!  I could not think of anything so I started going through some old recipes I used to use and found this "oldie but goodie".  Fortunately, I had all of the ingredients on hand (hardly ever happens!).  Finally, a plan for dinner ~ YAY!


The original recipe from Campbell's Kitchen does not include bacon or the seasonings I used for the chicken, but one of my sons requested bacon to be added so I did.  The bacon and seasonings added some really great flavor to the casserole!


The recipe is below.  I hope you and yours enjoy it!

Scrumptious Chicken Broccoli Divan with Bacon


*** I seasoned the chicken breasts with coarsely-ground garlic powder, Lawry's Seasoned Salt, black pepper, and a little Himalayan pink salt (any kid of salt is fine) before sauteing them in olive oil.  The casserole was served with steamed brown rice (simmered in chicken broth for more flavor) and steamed butternut squash . . . it was a very yummy dinner which my kids really liked! ***


Serves:  4 to 6


4 cups cooked broccoli florets (cook/steam until tender, yet firm)
11/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (can also use rotisserie chicken)
1 can (103/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup (reduced sodium or fat free soup will work fine in this recipe)
1/3 cup milk
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs (I used French's fried onion rings instead!)
1 Tbsp. butter, melted (omit if using French's friend onion rings)


Preheat oven to 450 degrees.


Spray 2-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray.  Place cooked broccoli and chicken in baking dish.


In a small bowl, mix soup and milk; pour over the broccoli and chicken.  If adding bacon to the casserole, sprinkle the bacon crumbles on top of the soup mixture.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.  (If using French's fried onion rings instead of bread crumbs, omit the butter and sprinkle the onion rings on top of the bacon and cheese.)