Bethie's Kitchen: Chicken Devan Casserole

Comfort foods....we all have them. Foods our mom's made us growing up or food that was a treat when we went to our grandparents house for a family gathering! I have countless memories of my Grandma making this for us when we came to visit in Michigan as kids. My sister would ask for it every birthday and that's what my mom would make. Recently, it's really taken on the role of comforter food. You come home from a trip? Mom had chicken devan waiting! You want to bring a meal to someone who needs to be shown some love? Bring chicken devan!

I think maybe what I like best about this meal is that it seems to be something that most people like....and it's easy to make ahead, transport and even freeze!

Before I give you the recipe I will clarify that what I have typed out makes 1 9x13 pan of this casserole. When I make it for my hubby and I, I make 2 squares instead and freeze one. If I have to feed more than 6 people I make two. You can do whatever to suit your needs.

One final note is that the cooking time is a guideline. If you make a small one, use less time. If you cook from frozen, use more. The general rule of thumb is that the cheese on top should melt and the crumbs should brown. I serve this with rice usually but any type of carb would do; or just eat it alone! It's yummy!

~Bethie

Ingredients: (for one rectangle 9x13 or two square pans)
-1 head of broccoli
-1 pre-cooked rotisserie bbq chicken (the kind you can buy at Costco or the grocery store)
-2 cans of cream of chicken soup
-mayo
-shredded cheddar cheese
-bread crumbs
-seasonings

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Wash and chop the broccoli into bite size pieces and lay on the bottom of the pan.
3.  Pull apart the chicken and layer on top of the broccoli.
4. Smoother the entire casserole with sauce. *See recipe below
5. Cover with shredded cheese and bread crumbs.
6. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the cheese has melted and crumbs are browning.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes.
8. Serve over white rice.

Sauce:
1. Empty the cans of cream of chicken soup into a bowl.
2. Add two generous tablespoons of mayo and stir until well combined.
3. Season using a dash (or 1/4 tsp.) of curry powder, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.

1. Combine