1960'S Chicken Divan Recipe

Name: 1960'S Chicken Divan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cooked boneless chicken breasts; 2 lb fresh broccoli or (8 ounce) boxes frozen broccoli; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups cream (or mixture of cream and chicken broth) or 2 cups whole milk (or mixture of cream and chicken broth); 2 egg yolks, beaten; salt, for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

4 cooked boneless chicken breasts
2 lb fresh broccoli or (8 ounce) boxes frozen broccoli
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups cream (or mixture of cream and chicken broth) or 2 cups whole milk (or mixture of cream and chicken broth)
2 egg yolks, beaten
salt, for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2
Cook fresh broccoli by steaming or boiling until fork tender. (if using frozen, cook as the package directs until fork tender and heated through) Line bottom of baking dish with the broccoli.
3
To make the sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the flour and wisk with the butter for 1 minute. Add the cream or milk slowly wisking constantly.
4
Add a tablespoon of the cream sauce to the beaten egg yolks and stir. Then add the egg mixture to the sauce pan. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
5
Slice the cooked chicken breasts across the grain thinly into bite sized pieces. Place the chicken evenly over the broccoli. Pour sauce over and then top with grated cheese.
6
Bake for 20 minues until starting to bubble.

748

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cooked boneless chicken breasts, 2 lb fresh broccoli or (8 ounce) boxes frozen broccoli, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, 1960'S Chicken Divan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

1960'S Chicken Divan

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