Chicken Divan Recipe

Name: Chicken Divan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli, trimmed and cut into 4-inch spears; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced (1/2 stick); 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream, well chilled; 3 tablespoons dry sherry (medium dry); fresh lemon juice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thin

Servings: persons

1 large head broccoli, trimmed and cut into 4-inch spears
1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced (1/2 stick)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream, well chilled
3 tablespoons dry sherry (medium dry)
fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced thin

1
Heat a large saucepan, with salted water, to boiling; cook broccoli until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2
Drain broccoli, set aside, cover to keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, in another heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour and continue stirring for about 3 minutes.
4
Slowly stir in broth and bring to a boil; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture gets thick, about 10 minutes.
5
Beat cream,with an electric mixer, until stiff peaks form; fold into flour mixture, along with sherry and enough lemon juice to taste.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Arrange broccoli in a flame-proof platter; pour over half the sauce.
8
Stir 1/4 cup of the Parmesan into the remaining sauce; arrange chicken on top of the broccoli,then pour the 2nd half of the sauce over it.
9
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and broil about 6 inches from the heat, until the sauce is golden and bubbly, about 1 minute.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head broccoli, trimmed and cut into 4-inch spears, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, diced (1/2 stick), 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Divan

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