Paula Deen’s Chicken Divan Recipe (Easy Make-Ahead Casserole for a Crowd)

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more budget-friendly and remain moist.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: canned chicken broth

Canned broth is often cheaper and can be lower in sodium.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be more affordable.

Steam fresh broccoli until tender, cut into florets.

Season steamed broccoli with Redmond's real salt and spray with avocado oil.

Cook 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with Evo, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder, wrapped in foil at 425°F for about 1 hour.

Let the chicken rest before shredding it by hand.

In a large bowl, combine 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of Duke's mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of reduced fat sour cream, and 1/2 cup of dry white wine.

Add 1 teaspoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Add the juice of 1 whole lemon to the sauce and mix well.

In aluminum pans, layer the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, and pour the sauce over the top.

Cover the pans with foil and freeze for later use.

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