Let this smooth and creamy Crock-Pot Chicken Divan simmer away in your slow cooker for hours and then serve it over cooked egg noodles for a simple and tasty dinner that hits the spot any night of the week!
Crock-Pot Chicken Divan
Chicken Divan is one of those old fashioned recipes that is typically made as a casserole and baked in the oven. However, I decided to change things up and do a slow cooker version and let me tell you, it came out fantastic!
To make this recipe super simple I decided to use store-bought pre-grilled chicken strips from (such as Tyson brand). However, you can use cooked chicken breasts and cut them into strips or bite sized chunks.
Instead of combining the noodles in a casserole form I opted to make the chicken divan with chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce in the slow cooker and then cook the egg noodles on the stove-top and serve the chicken divan over top.
This recipe was a huge hit with my family and one I will make time and time again!
Ingredients Needed:
- Pre-Cooked Grilled Chicken Breasts – I used Tyson Grilled And Ready Chicken. However you can use any pre-cooked chicken breast either something you baked or poached or store-bought cooked chicken.
- Yellow Onion – Peeled and diced
- Canned Cream Of Chicken Soup – You can use reduced fat cream of chicken soup or the regular kind. You will just need the condensed soup straight from the can without the added water that is called for on the instructions on the can.
- Mayonnaise – You can use reduced fat mayo or regular mayo.
- All-Purpose Flour – Flour will act as a thickener for the sauce while it cooks.
- Frozen Broccoli Florets
- Chopped Celery
- Paprika
- Lemon Juice – I prefer to use freshly squeezed lemon juice but in a pinch bottled lemon juice works too. This little bit of lemon juice brightens up the flavor in this otherwise rich dish.
- Egg Noodles – The noodles in this recipe are not cooked in the slow cooker. But instead are cooked on the stove-top right before serving. This prevents mushy noodles.
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl mix together all of the ingredients except for the egg noodles.
- Pour into lightly greased 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Right before serving, cook the egg noodles on the stove-top according to the directions on the package.
- Drain noodles and serve chicken divan spooned over the noodles.
Products Needed:
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker (Or Larger)
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Can Opener
- Measuring Cups And Spoons
- Large Stock Pot (For Cooking The Noodles)
- Colander (For Straining The Cooked Noodles)
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| Servings | 6Servings |
| Prep Time | 10Minutes |
| Cook Time | 2 - 6Hours |
- 12 Ounces Pre-Cooked Grilled Chicken Breasts Such As Tyson Brand
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion Peeled And Diced
- 10.5 Ounces Canned Cream Of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 16 Ounces Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 1 Cup Chopped Celery
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 12 Ounces Egg Noodles
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- In a large mixing bowl mix together all of the ingredients except for the egg noodles.
- Pour into lightly greased 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Right before serving, cook the egg noodles on the stove-top according to the directions on the package.
- Drain noodles and serve chicken divan spooned over the noodles.
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We made this tonight. It wasn’t quite what we were tasting for so I added about 6 ounce of cream cheese to it at the last minute. Mmmmmm.
Everything is better with a little cream cheese added!
I have another recipe with cream cheese..yummy!!! Sounds good to me!!
Could I substitute raw boneless/skinless chicken breasts for the the tyson grilled chicken strips? Does this change the cook time at all?
I’m new to cooking as well as crockpot cooking so any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
Yes, but you would need to cook them first as the Tyson Grilled Chicken Strips are cooked.
Made this tonight. 15 minutes after serving and there’s none left! Easily made gluten free. (Substitute the cream of chicken, noodles, and flour for gluten free versions) I did add some extra spices like fresh cracked pepper, garlic, oregano, chili powder cause we like some heat, and a splash of soy sauce. (Maybe a tablespoon and a half). The consistency was great but I wanted it a little more soupy so I added some beef broth to thin for preference. Oh, I added mushrooms to my bowl cause I always make an excuse to eat mushrooms! This is perfect! Plus, noodles instead of rice is always a bonus for the kids. Thanks for another winner!
I think I’ll try this recipe for our young adult bible study on Tuesday night. I usually feed about 18 people so I will triple it! I’m going to use some of the suggestions above – cream cheese, soy sauce and fresh pepper!!
A tespoon of curry powder really zips the taste!!
Great tip, thanks Martin!
Can I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen?
Yes that should work fine!
Why precooked chicken & still cooks for hours?
Doesn’t make sense to me.
Because that is how this recipe is made. If you don’t want to use pre-cooked chicken you can try adapting this recipe using raw chicken. If you try that Connie please come back and let us know how it turned out for you.
Did exactly what it said but its looking painfully dry..also I wish I had of skipped themayo..I thought you wouldn’t taste it but its loud and two of us can’t stand mayo..Its only been cooking an hour…will doctor it up some..Hope it gets better.
I’m not understanding what’s dry? It’s chicken covered in a creamy sauce, that you mix together and then it needs to cook for at least 4+ hrs, then you serve it over cooked egg noodles. Hopefully it turns out well for you! My family loved it! Enjoy!