Chicken Divan

Name: Chicken Divan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli (about 3 large heads), chopped; 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup nonfat milk; 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine; 6 ounces shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup seasoned whole-wheat bread crumbs

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds broccoli (about 3 large heads), chopped
24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons minced shallot or onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
6 ounces shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup seasoned whole-wheat bread crumbs

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and blanch 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mist a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray; place over medium-low heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until browned and almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cool, slice chicken into bite-size pieces.
4

Warm a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter and 2 tsp. oil; heat until butter has melted. Add garlic and shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and whisk until incorporated. Stir in broth, milk and sherry and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in half of Swiss cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
5

Arrange broccoli in baking dish and pour half of sauce on top. Arrange chicken on top and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan; top with bread crumbs. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp. olive oil.
6

Bake for 30 minutes or until browned on top; serve hot.