Paula Deen'S Chicken Divan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped broccoli or (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli
6 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste)
salt & pepper
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place frozen broccoli in 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and boil about 6 minutes; drain well and set aside.
In a \"large\" bowl mix together the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, pepper and wine or broth; mix well. Add broccoli and chicken and mix thoroughly.
Spray a 13 x 9 Pyrex dish with vegetable spray. Pour in soup/chicken mixture. Smooth mixture with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle on top of mixture.
Bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through.
Note: TO lighten up you can use 98% ff cream of mushroom soup, light mayonnaise, light sour cream and low-fat cheddar cheese.
This is really yummy and makes alot!