Keto Chicken Divan

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I’m pretty sure everyone’s mother made some version of Chicken Divan while they were growing up. The recipe originated in a New York City hotel and was the restaurant’s signature dish. Over the years it transformed into a family favorite casserole that was easy to make, fed a crowd and fit into most budgets.

Keto Chicken Divan

Many chicken divan recipes use canned condensed soups making them easy to whip up with pantry staples. This version ditches the condensed soup but uses only a few extra ingredients that are still staples in most keto pantries. Butter, xanthan gum, and chicken stock replace the soup when combined with a little mayo and sour cream. The result is very close to the same creamy, flavorful texture achieved with the original ingredients.

I used pre-cooked chicken breast cut into cubes for this recipe, but rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken thighs would work great as well. Pork rinds combined with two types of cheese add a crunchy top layer with great texture and lots of flavors. This casserole can be made in advance and baked just before serving. Another make-ahead tip is to cook two pans and freeze one for another night. Just defrost and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees, covered, for 30 – 40 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Turn on the broiler for a minute or two at the end to crisp up the top if needed.

Yields 6 servings of Chicken Divan

The Preparation

  • 4 cups chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets, steamed and drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ tablespoon xanthan gum
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1-ounce pork rinds, ground
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

The Execution

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease a casserole dish.

Keto Chicken Divan
2. In a large skillet or cast-iron pan melt the butter over medium heat.  Whisk in the xanthan gum and cook, continually stirring, until the butter turns light brown. Cook for about 2 minutes but be careful not to burn.

Keto Chicken Divan
3. Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Keto Chicken Divan
4. In a large bowl combine the cubed chicken breast and drained broccoli.

Keto Chicken Divan5. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and chicken stock mixture. Stir well to combine.

Keto Chicken Divan
6. Transfer to the casserole dish.

Keto Chicken Divan
7. In a small bowl combine the ground pork rinds, parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar.

Keto Chicken Divan
8. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.

Keto Chicken Divan
9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Keto Chicken Divan

This makes a total of 6 servings of Keto Chicken Divan. Each serving comes out to be 443.67 Calories, 29.12g Fats, 4.25g Net Carbs, and 38.59g Protein.

Keto Chicken Divan Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
4 cups chicken breast, cooked and cubed 924 19.99 0 0 0 173.71
16 ounces frozen broccoli florets 118 1.32 21.72 13.6 8.12 12.77
½ cup mayonnaise 748 82.33 0.63 0 0.63 1.06
¼ cup sour cream 114 11.13 2.66 0 2.66 1.4
2 tablespoons butter 204 23.04 0.02 0 0.02 0.24
½ tablespoon xanthan gum 15 0 3.5 0 3.5 0.5
2 cups chicken stock 30 1.05 2.19 0 2.19 3.19
1 teaspoon onion powder 8 0.02 1.9 0.4 1.5 0.25
½ teaspoon garlic powder 5 0.01 1.13 0.1 1.03 0.26
½ teaspoon salt 0 0 0 0 0 0
½ teaspoon pepper 3 0.04 0.74 0.3 0.44 0.12
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 105 6.96 3.48 0 3.48 7.11
1-ounce pork rinds, ground 160 10 0 0 0 18
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 228 18.82 1.9 0 1.9 12.92
Totals 2662 174.71 39.87 14.4 25.47 231.53
Per Serving(/6) 443.67 29.12 6.65 2.4 4.25 38.59

Keto Chicken Divan

This makes a total of 6 servings of Keto Chicken Divan. Each serving comes out to be 443.67 Calories, 29.12g Fats, 4.25g Net Carbs, and 38.59g Protein.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets steamed and drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ tablespoon xanthan gum
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1- ounce pork rinds ground
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet or cast-iron pan melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the xanthan gum and cook, continually stirring, until the butter turns light brown. Cook for about 2 minutes but be careful not to burn.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl combine the cubed chicken breast and drained broccoli.
  • Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and chicken stock mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Transfer to the casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the ground pork rinds, parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar.
  • Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.