The classic comfort food made easy on the stovetop.

Its stick-to-your-bones casserole fare, and its often made with the help of gelatinous canned soups.

Gone are the days of overcooked broccoli and jiggly, gooey sauces.

Cast iron skillet with chicken divan (some of the casserole already served)

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Take chicken divan from weekend to weeknight with this convenient recipe.

Serveover riceor egg noodles and the whole family will love it!

Make It Ahead

you could prep this skillet dinner ahead of time, warming it before serving.

Skillet chicken divan in a cast iron skillet (with some already served) at a table setting with a bowl of salad, a bowl of parmesan, a small bowl of chopped parsley, and a utensils

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Prepare the chicken divan up to adding the topping.

Scoop into a casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to two days.

Let come to room temperature while you preheat the oven to 350F.

Skillet chicken divan in a cast iron skillet

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Uncover, add the topping, and cook until warmed through.

If needed, broil until the top is crisp, about 2 minutes.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked).

chicken cooking in a cast iron skillet for chicken divan recipe

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Add the broccoli and 1/4 cup water to the same skillet.

Arrange an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute.

Broccoli cooking on a cast iron skillet for skillet chicken divan recipe

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Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.

Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.

butter and flour whisked into the skillet (without the chicken or broccoli) for chicken divan recipe

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Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Garnish with additional parsley and serve.

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Chicken and broccoli added back to the skillet with the sauce for chicken divan recipe

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Cheeses added to skillet with chicken divan ingredients

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chicken divan in a skillet (not cooked under the broiler yet)

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chicken divan in skillet topped with panko mixture

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Chicken divan (after broiled)

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