Chicken Divan Recipe
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4.8
Chicken Divan Recipe
Description
The Chicken Divan Recipe starts by lightly sautéing crushed garlic and broccoli florets until tender-crisp, then placing the broccoli in a baking dish. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are flattened slightly, brushed with mayonnaise, seasoned, and quickly cooked until nearly done. After slicing, the chicken mixes with the broccoli in the dish.
A classic creamy sauce is made in the same skillet with butter, olive oil, shallots, and a roux of flour, followed by gradual incorporation of chicken broth, milk, and white wine or sherry. Shredded Swiss cheese and grated Parmesan enrich and thicken the sauce before it is poured over the chicken and broccoli.
The casserole is topped with whole wheat breadcrumbs and additional cheese, then baked until bubbly and lightly browned. This layering of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and creamy cheesy sauce provides a balanced texture and comforting flavor profile. The dish suits a main meal and pairs well with light sides such as salad or rice.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs broccoli 3 large heads) chopped, florets
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- olive oil spray form
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise light
- 3 chicken breast 8 ounces each, boneless skinless
- salt kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- black pepper kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup onion minced, or shallots
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour like cup4cup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk fat free
- 2 ounces dry sherry (white wine would work)
- 6 ounces swiss cheese shredded or chopped fine, reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs, seasoned
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat add 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of water and cover.
- Let the broccoli cook until tender crisp, 3 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast to make it even on both sides. Brush mayo on the chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat, when hot spray with oil and cook the chicken until just about cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cooled, slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
- Reduce the heat of the skillet to medium heat. Add the butter and remaining oil until melted and then add the shallots and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour cook, stirring about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and sherry and bring to a simmer about 1 1/2 minutes on low. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Swiss cheese.
- Pour half of the sauce over the broccoli and mix to coat. Arrange the chicken on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese, grated Parmesan and top with breadcrumbs.
- Spritz a little oil on top. Bake 30 minutes, until hot and golden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12/3 cup | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 14.5g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 606.5mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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