Chicken Divan

[@VictoriaPaxton]

Ahhh! Chicken Divan! Haven't had it since my mom made it back in the 70s! Totally forgot about this dish. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Victoria - you're welcome!! This is a total "mom" dish - made us both think of our sweet moms making this when we were kids. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidKozinski]

Fantastic. I love finding uses to empty the cupboards on the boat when it comes time to pt it away!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, David!! Hope you get the chance to make it!

[@meredithlynn]

I'm thinking this is going to be my go to for a nice casserole to take to people after a surgery.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

This would be perfect to take to people who are recovering! I'm sure they would appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@ShalimarPerfume]

Oh yum! Yeah it was me who requested chicken divan on your london broil video boys. I will make it again when I have left over turkey or chicken, broth and broccoli. I made it a little different than you, but I never have seen anybody make it or used a receipe, it just kinda came to me what to use. Thumbs up! Love creamy chicken or turkey divan. Last week I cooked up home made cheddar and broccoli soup for the first time. I had about a pint of it left over then I turned it out by adding some plain cream cheese and cooked macaroni and made the best mac n cheese ever. And of course with some bread crumbs on top. Oh I did not know you lived in Detroit. I knew you lived in Michigan. I live right across the river in Windsor. Now you got me wanting to make Chicken Divan today because I rendered down a roast chicken carcass in my crock pot for broth yesterday and have a bowl of chicken in the fridge. No broccoli though. Oh well I am meaning to make chicken stew and biscuits and have a spinach salad tonight. Oh and have a Happy TG!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

***** Thanks so much for suggesting this dish!! We are hoping to have some leftover turkey (it doesn't always happen!) so we can make the turkey version of this dish after Thanksgiving. That soup turned into mac and cheese sounds incredible...now that was a good use of a leftover! We're neighbors! We love traveling to Canada! The chicken stew you've got cooking sounds like the perfect dish for a cold and cloudy day like we are having today!! Stay warm and thanks again for your great suggestion!!

[@hedrowilson6764]

I had no idea Mancini did Memphis Underground. It's a great song. I really like this version.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

We are big Mancini fans and I'm not sure where we picked up this recording but Ralph thought it would go well with the recipe! Thanks, Hedro!

[@norfolk03]

You are awesome! Love that kitchen!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

norfolk03 Thanks so much for watching!

[@Thimble996]

Oh this is so completely American, n'est pas? :D :D I love this! I love your little salt and pepper shakers on the little spice shelf, its a very cozy kitchen, and this dish is fabulous! Thanks for all these great recipes, I'm making this for my family this week

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Jill!! Yes, it is such an American creation with its French name! Hope your family enjoys it! Thanks for watching!

[@scooterdover2771]

I'll have try that. A great way to do something different with chicken.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Scooter! Hope you give this a try!

[@wigglebutts173]

One of our, well mostly my favorite recipe, making it tonight ..Thanks again for all your recipes, ...

[@Fuzzy_1]

Just discovered you guys. Love these type of mid-century recipes from my childhood. Your stove rocks! I'll bet you save bacon fat, too! Keep 'em coming boys!

[@cathyaquilina5310]

I don't think I have ever had this dish. Not something I remember my Mom making either. But this is definitely one I will be trying, always on the lookout for dishes to make using up either left over chicken or turkey. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Kevin and Ralph!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Cathy! Our holiday was great and we hope yours was, too! This dish is perfect for leftover turkey from the holidays! Hope you give it a try!

[@peggywelsh2913]

Hey Kevin, Ralph and Maryann ! I just LOVE your videos. They are done in such a way that I feel like I'm right there in your kitchen with you. It's great. Irony of watching is seeing all that we have in common. cook ware, utensils, gadgets, methods, etc. I have the same passion for old stoves. In my possession is a gas 1929 Tappan that until I moved to here ,it was the daily use stove. Along with my 1929 GE refrigerator. Both are idle at this time. Another stove is a 1930 Kalamazoo combination range. 4 eyes and oven operate off wood or coal. 4 burners, a broiler and an upper oven use gas. Then there is three 40" ranges from 1940's-1950's A Kelvinator, A Frigidaire and a Hot Point. Right now the Kelvinator that weighs the v same as a tank is in use. The Frigidaire is rare I think because I can't find any info on any that have the one oven that is the width of the stove! I used to do baking and wedding cakes. That big old oven was a Godsend! Take care and I'll keep watching my friends in Detroit from here near Youngstown, Ohio

[@cavalcadeoffood]

+Peggy Welsh Thanks so much, Peggy!! Sounds like you have a wonderful collection and it's always great to meet another person who appreciates these wonderful old appliances!! Sending our best to you!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@isabelgcastillo]

Out of all the youtube videos for this recipe... Im gonna go with yours! Ya'll are fun and it looks the yummiest! Thank you!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Isabel!! I hope you like the recipe and thanks so much for watching!

[@AussieAngeS]

Making this tonight guys. Looks creamy and delicious. Thanks for sharing .

[@howardbaltazar4293]

I made Chicken Divan for dinner last Monday night. I had a lot of leftover roast chicken from dinner on Sunday night and made it the same way as you, except instead of using all mayonnaise I used 1 cup of mayo and 1 cup of Greek yogurt. It makes me feel like it's a little bit healthier, even though it's probably not true ;-) Another old fashioned dish I'd like you see you do is Tuna noodle casserole. I've made this many times over the years but I never seem to make it the same way twice. I've used different types of pasta, different types of tuna (water packed, oil packed, fresh etc.) different types of vegetables, different types of sauces (mornay, béchamel, mushroom soup, etc.). This recipe seems to be indestructible because no matter what I do to, it always turns out delicious! It would be interesting to see what kind of spin you do on this classic American comfort food. I love the banter between you and Ralph, it's like visiting with two old friends in their kitchen (except I don't get to chime in!).

[@howardbaltazar4293]

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Howard - using the Greek yogurt probably also gives it a really nice tang - not sure about how much healthier it might be, but I'll bet it tastes great ;-) We will have to do a tuna casserole one of these days...ours is pretty traditional, except sometimes we spice it up a little or add in a little bacon (just because it's already pasta and cheese, what could a little bacon hurt?) Wishing you and wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@kayesfavoritethings6745]

Ha ha!! You guys are awesome!! I love your videos!! It looks yumolicious!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Kaye! We think you're awesome, too! Thanks for watching!

[@adalb137]

Very nice guys! This recipe would be a good way to get rid of left-over Thanksgiving turkey! Duke's mayo is one of my favorites and is a constant in my kitchen. Happy Cooking! PS - I too am excited for the next great stove exchange :-)

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Adam - you're right - this is great with turkey!! They don't sell Duke's here in Michigan but I'm lucky to have a brother who lives in the south and he brings me up all kinds of great things! Not sure what next year's cottage stove will be, but I'll plan on another spring stove exchange!

[@marguinafernandez5920]

Hello there!!!! OMG!!! My husband is LOVING you guys because every week I do one of your receipies... This is going to be tomorrow dinner... Can I USE leftover turkey? I have some in the freezer. Thank you so much for everything you do.... You guys are the diggidy bomb.... And remember... KEEP ON KICKING ASS!!! MUAH TO BOTH!!! MARGIE 😍😍😋😋😋

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Margie!! We love your notes!! Yes, you can use turkey instead of chicken (it's a wonderful way to use up leftovers from the holiday and deee-lish!). You keep watching and we'll keep kicking!

[@laurac56]

I made the best chicken noodle casserole ever using chicken instead of tuna since my husband doesn't eat tuna. It took a little mayo, less than this recipe, but he doesn't like mayo either (yes, I tried to sneak it) so he didn't care much for the delicious casserole. Obviously he just doesn't like that tang. A few days ago he told me that he no longer likes the barbecue sauce in pork or chicken BBQ. Dear Lord! He says it makes his mouth pucker. I just looked at him.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Laura - thanks for your note. Well, sorry your husband isn't a mayo fan, but another alternative (a little more work) is to make a medium to heavy white sauce instead. It won't have any sharpness but will add a creaminess to the dish. I don't know what to tell you about the BBQ sauce!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@TheStefan40]

Yum! Yum, yum, yum! Because we bought a 22 lb turkey (hey, we got a GREAT deal), I am looking for recipes to use it up. This will be fantastic---I haven't had this in years. The happiest of Thanksgivings to both you and Ralph! Looking forward to the next recipe!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Steve! Hope your Thanksgiving (and all the leftovers) was wonderful!!

[@TheStefan40]

Oh we have leftovers! But, we love them! I think it'll be turkey divan at the end of the week!

[@pearl811210]

looks good guys. I think i will do this with my left over turkey. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Pearl!! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! This will be great with leftover turkey!

[@craftlover9]

Ralph you read my mind, I was going to say the Divan looks divine, LOL! You have me curious about that mayo, how does it compare with Hellmans??

[@cavalcadeoffood]

craftlover9 - you and Ralph are on the same page!! Duke's mayo has a wonderful tanginess, perhaps a little more so than Hellman's, although Hellman's is my usual brand because they don't sell Duke's in the north. Thanks so much!!

[@jkalin196511]

I will have to make this sometime, but I will have to leave out the mushrooms. Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving, look forward to see what the next stove will be.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, James! It's still very good without the mushrooms! We had a great Thanksgiving - hope yours was wonderful, too! Thanks for watching!

[@kimworkman2425]

You make the best comfort food

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Kim! This one is a favorite!

[@jrbon4619]

Love the recipe and the Frigidaire is awesome! Or, is that a GE stove?

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Joe! The stove in this video is actually a 1955 Crosley...great range!

[@MoonLily]

Yum city again, guys! You've given me inspiration about what to do with all the turkey leftovers looming in the near future! I'm curious, what is on your thanksgiving menu? Happy thanksgiving!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi moon lily! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Ours was great - had a houseful of family and friends. The menu was pretty traditional - roast turkey, two kinds of dressing (one we will be featuring on an upcoming CoF video), mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted asparagus, puree of butternut squash, cranberry relish, kielbasa (we HAVE TO have something Polish on the buffet!), warm rolls and butter and then a couple of different pies for dessert. If anyone left hungry then it was their own fault! Thanks for watching!

[@tnichlsn]

Happy Thanksgiving Guys!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Terrence! Same to you - hope your Thanksgiving is filled with great people and great food!

[@jstrie275]

A person at work said that Dukes puts more egg in the mayo that makes it better

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Joan - that makes sense. No wonder Duke's is so good. Thanks for watching!

[@josephvalenti7268]

Love Duke's Mayonaise! I always add a quarter cup to my devils food cake, makes it so moist!!

[@joannekeryger7909]

..Is that with the eggs??

[@jstrie275]

Dukes mayo is the best

[@CindysHomeKitchen]

love your videos,looks very delicious!mouth watering, newest subbie here :) check out my cooking channel too, us youtubers have to stick together!

[@goemd1]

Too much movement with the camera.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Sorry!!