Classic Chicken Divan

Name: Classic Chicken Divan
Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh broccoli or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spears; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. whipping cream; 3 Tbsp. dry sherry; 3 chicken breasts, cooked, deboned and cut in half; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh broccoli or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spears
1/4 c. butter or margarine
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. whipping cream
3 Tbsp. dry sherry
3 chicken breasts, cooked, deboned and cut in half
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook broccoli in boiling salted water; drain.
2

Melt butter; blend in flour, salt and dash of pepper.
3

Add chicken broth all at once, cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles.
4

Stir in sherry and cream.
5

Place broccoli crosswise in 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.
6

Add half of sauce.
7

Top with chicken.
8

To remaining sauce, add cheese and pour over chicken.
9

Sprinkle with extra cheese.
10

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, then broil just until sauce is golden.
11

Makes 6 to 8 servings.