Chicken Divan

Name: Chicken Divan
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided; 2 whole chicken breasts, split, boned, and skinned; 1/2 cup water; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, cooked

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
2 whole chicken breasts, split, boned, and skinned
1/2 cup water
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, cooked

Directions

1

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet; brown chicken in butter on all sides. Add water; cover, and cook over low heat 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Set aside.
2

Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan; add onion, and saute 2 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add half-and-half and wine; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
3

Arrange asparagus spears in 4 equal portions in a lightly greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish.
4

Place a chicken breast half on each portion of asparagus spears. Spoon sauce over chicken. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.