Chicken Divan

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large saucepan, with salted water, to boiling; cook broccoli until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain broccoli, set aside, cover to keep warm.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in another heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in flour and continue stirring for about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Slowly stir in broth and bring to a boil; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture gets thick, about 10 minutes.
5. 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. 6
   Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Arrange broccoli in a flame-proof platter; pour over half the sauce.
8. 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. 9
   Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and broil about 6 inches from the heat, until the sauce is golden and bubbly, about 1 minute.