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Chicken Divan
My recipe for chicken divan is a lighter version of this classic casserole featuring chicken and broccoli in a lavishly creamy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour separated
- 2 tbsp olive oil separated
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese plus 2 tbsp
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon zest only (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast meat into bite size pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Dust with 2 tablespoons flour and set aside.
- Over medium high heat in a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the broccoli slightly, cooking for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and cover. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the other tablespoon of oil to the skillet and brown the chicken pieces over medium high heat. Cook for 8 minutes.
- Place chicken in a 13x9" baking dish seasoned with cooking spray. Sprinkle broccoli on top of chicken.
- In same skillet add the butter and over medium heat sauté the shallot for a minute. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in pan and stir to cook. Add the Worcestershire sauce, sherry, chicken stock and half and half. Stir and reduce for several minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pour over chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs and more cheese (optional) if you like on top. Broil for 3-5 minutes until top is golden brown and bubbly. Serve with grated lemon zest over top (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
690mg
(29%)
Potassium
1011mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
79.9mg
(89%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1011mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 79.9mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.