This Gluten Free Chicken Divan Casserole is simply mouthwatering! Tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy, cheese sauce come together in perfect harmony, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more!
Looking for more cheesy, gluten free dishes? Try this Gluten Free Hamburger Helper! It comes together fast and is kid approved!
Why You Want to Make this Gluten Free Chicken Broccoli Casserole
This gluten free casserole is a creamy and comforting as they come! It's thick, cheese, and quite delicious. It'll be a family favorite in no time!
This recipe is made with all clean ingredients as well, no food colorings, preservatives, or junk.
Needed Ingredients
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower Rice
- Cream of Chicken Soup (see below)
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Chicken
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Chili Powder
- Cheddar Cheese
- Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
Please note that you can use any cream of chicken or mushroom soup recipe you like, but to keep it gluten free and healthy, make this Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup.
I also like to use this Whole30 mayo recipe, to keep it soy, vinegar, and sugar free!
Substitutions and Variations
- Use leftover Thanksgiving Turkey in place of leftover chicken.
- Swap out the cheddar cheese for something different such as pepper jack cheese.
- Take out the spices and use curry powder instead for a completely different twist!
How to Make
Start by making sure the veggies and chicken are all prepped and preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Simply mix all of the ingredients, except the breadcrumbs), together in a large mixing bowl.
Transfer the mixture to an oven safe casserole dish.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly. In the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top. Enjoy!
Storage and Freezing
For any leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Because of the mayo and cream of mushroom soup, I would only freeze this recipe after it's been baked. Freeze it for up to 3 months!
Thaw it in the fridge the day before serving, then heat it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the desired temperature is reached.
What to Serve with Gluten Free Chicken Divan
You can serve this meal as is! It doesn't need anything else, but if you wanted to, here are some ideas.
- Serve it over gluten free pasta.
- Serve it over white rice.
- Pair it with a side salad.
- Pair it with a pasta salad.
Top Tips
Use leftover chicken to make this meal! It saves you from cooking chicken and is a great way to use up leftovers.
Use pre-riced cauliflower! This is a big time saver and makes less dishes for you.
FAQ's
See above for more ideas, but you can serve it over rice or pasta!
You can use frozen broccoli! The broccoli texture will be mushy though, so just keep that in mind.
Yes, and that's my preferred way to make this recipe! It saves you from making the chicken before you can even start the dish.
Gluten Free Chicken Divan
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cauli-rice
- 2 cups cream of chicken soup recipe linked above
- ½ cup mayonnaise recipe linked above, or use your own
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken or turkey
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder use less or omit for less spice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 3 cups broccoli
- breadcrumbs use paleo or GF bread, enough to lightly cover
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix together all ingredients except breadcrumbs. Place in a casserole dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. In the last 10 minutes, add the breadcrumbs on top.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes to firm up, then serve!
Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought! I love hearing your feedback!
Feel free to post a picture on Instagram @thecleanhappylife of how it turned out!
Amie says
I sprinkled Trader Joe’s garlic salt over this and the whole meal was delicious!
Rachel Rivera says
Thanks for trying it, glad you enjoyed it!
Paulette says
My first time trying gluten free chicken divan, but I'm a fan! Hardly any leftovers! 🙂
Paulette says
Tried over the weekend with the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Loved it!!
Rachel Rivera says
Oh yay!!! So fun, such a good comfort meal too!