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["Season chicken with salt and pepper.", "Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.", "Add chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 13-15 minutes.", "Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly.", "Cut chicken lengthwise on the bias into 1/4"" thick slices and set aside.", "Meanwhile, put broccoli into a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.", "Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 2-3 minutes.", "Drain and set aside.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Rub inside of a 2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside.", "Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat.", "Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes.", "Gradually pour in stock and milk while whisking constantly.", "Cook until very thick, about 10 minutes.", "Add salt and pepper, sherry, nutmeg, and half the cheese; stir until cheese melts, about 1 minutes.", "Remove chees sauce from heat and let cool slightly.", "Arrange broccoli in prepared dish in a single layer; sprinkle with remaining cheese.", "Arrange chicken evenly over top; sprinkle with almonds.", "In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream to soft peaks; fold into sauce.", "Pour sauce over chicken.", "Bake, with a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips, until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes."]
