January 04, 2005
Once upon a time, something wonderful happened. (This tale brings tears to my eyes, friend.) My mom, that sweet angelic beautiful woman, found something special. A treasure. A magical, priceless thing that she brought home to her family- and changed our lives forever.
This recipe.
I don't know where or when she stumbled upon this jewel- but as soon as I was old enough to utter that great word, "MORE" - she knew she'd hit the jackpot. Every year on my birthday for as long as I can remember, she makes me a dish of Chicken Divan, and everything is right with the world for a few hours. So now, I share it with you, and insist that you print it out and try it right this very moment. You won't regret it. Go on, hit print. You don't even have to finish reading it, trust me. You'll love it.
Steamed broccoli spears (or cooked frozen for you lazy folks)
2 cups bite-sized cooked chicken (boiled)
2 cups cooked rice
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise (depending on how much you like mayo)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (shred it yourself and it's MUCH yummier!)
1/2 cup bread crumbs** optional
Cook broccoli until crisp-tender; drain. Place chicken in a buttered 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish. Put broccoli on top of chicken, and top with the rice. Mix soup with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and cheese; heat in saucepan until cheese is melted. Pour over rice. Top with buttered bread crumbs - if you want. I leave that off. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, until heated through.
Chicken divan recipe serves 6... or just one hungry pregnant woman.
Enjoy! Feel free to post your undying thanks and adulation for this recipe-- and I will be accepting monetary gifts of appreciation if you feel so inclined.
That REALLY sounds good, I'm gonna try it. I eat lots of chicken and need to try something new.
Posted by: annie at January 4, 2005 07:56 PMHello, my name is Lou. I am 6 years old. I am blind from birth, and
profoundly different in my head...
One year ago, my daddy decided to create a webblog to share with people the slightly crazy experience of my discovery of life. Now, after a great success in french (I'm french speaking), this blog start to be translated in english progressively, but it's very difficult to let it discover to the english web community.
So, if you are curious, let come visit my blog and if you like it, refer it.
Thank you.
Regards.
Lou (through daddy's words)
http://www.a-lou.com/
Sounds delish, but doesn't sound like it's on my diet. Stupid new years resolution. hmmmph!
Posted by: RisibleGirl at January 5, 2005 11:50 AMOmigoodness... yes... she shared that recipe with me, too, all those years ago... and it's still my favorite... even your Uncle Rodney... who claimed not to like rice... or anything he could stretch his imagination to claim was a casserole... loved it and wanted it every time we had company over for supper... it's so light and wonderful that it makes your mouth think you're eating in a $100 a plate restaurant...
makes me wish I had a stove...
Posted by: Aunt Vickie at January 5, 2005 12:29 PMYum, gotta try it. Love finding new recipes. Thanks shannon!
Posted by: nikka at January 6, 2005 07:51 PMShannon, I want to try this sometime this week but I have one question for you since, of course, you're the expert. How much mayo do YOU use?
Posted by: heidi at January 10, 2005 08:22 AMI use about half a cup, because I'm not a big mayo fan. Good luck! Let me know how it turned out!! :)
Posted by: Shannon at January 10, 2005 09:30 AMShannon, I finally got around to making it, and it turned out! Very yummily, I might add. My brother usually hates casseroles and he had seconds. (I sound like one of those annoying commenters on allrecipes.com.) Thanks for the recipe-I already know what I need to perfect for next time. There will definitely be a next time. :)
Posted by: heidi at January 25, 2005 07:39 PM