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Chicken Divan

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Average (72 Ratings): 3.5 out of 5 stars

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1. Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  2. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 2 cups diced leek, white and light green parts only
  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  6. 1 (14.25 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  7. 1 cup 1% milk
  8. 2 tablespoons dry sherry (see Ingredient note)
  9. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  10. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  11. 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  12. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  13. 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  14. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 356 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Sugars: 5 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and slice into bite-size pieces.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leek and salt and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour; stir to coat. Add broth, milk, sherry, thyme and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add broccoli; return to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 1 /2 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise and mustard.
  4. Spread half the broccoli mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken, then the remaining broccoli mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 /2 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Once the signature dish of a New York restaurant, the Divan Parisienne, Chicken Divan became a party favorite. Here, its richer elements are streamlined, without sacrificing taste.

Notes:

Ingredient note

The "cooking sherry" sold in many supermarkets can be surprisingly high in sodium. We prefer dry sherry, sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.

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  • Next Time I'll remember the rice

    ahalyce13 - March 27, 2007 04:23:18 PM PST
    I made this for my family of finicky sweet tooths.
    My 13yo who hates cheese gave one look at it and turned her nose up.
    But once she had a taste she filled her tummy.

    I wondered about the boiled chicken myself. But once it\'s all put together, the chicken is tender and flavorful. It\'s quite saucy, so you need noodles or rice to go with it.

    I will probably make it again because it was a different way to get the husband and kids to eat chicken and broccoli.

    Overall, we liked it.

    10 of 10 found this review helpful.

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  • Worthwhile! Family enjoyed it

    Laura - January 14, 2008 06:41:20 PM PST
    I had a bunch of fresh broccoli I wanted to use and this recipe was perfect.

    Easy to make with simple ingredients even on a school night. Kids all ate it (9, 12, 15). Per the previous reviewer\'s recommendation, I served it with a starch (rather than rice, I used barley). There\'s enough sauce to go around and it\'s quite good.

    6 of 6 found this review helpful.

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  • This is not chicken Divan!!!

    nicwherry - November 3, 2008 01:22:04 PM PST
    The Chicken Divan that has been in my family for years is made with Chicken, broccoli, cream of chicken soup , cheddar cheese, and curry. I tried this one, I and we hated it.

    3 of 3 found this review helpful.

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  • It

    Dina D - November 4, 2008 10:02:21 PM PST
    I have a much easier and a much better tasting version.

    I just take 2 lbs of cooked chopped chicken and steemed broccolli I don\'t even measure them usually. I just make enough and place it in a 9x13 baking dish and make a topping of 2 cans of cream of chicken soup (condensed) 1 cup mayo, a squeeze of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder. Mix all and pour over the chicken and broccolli top with shredded cheddar cheese and top with 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Bake at 360 until hot usually 45 minutes. It\'s so simple and great. My friends, family and my kids loved this much easier version so much better.

    3 of 4 found this review helpful.

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  • Alternative Recipe

    paul s - July 22, 2008 09:59:36 AM PST
    I make this during the winter months. I use leftover chicken that i baked, and two cans of Campbell\'s family size mushroom soup, I serve with egg noodles. My daughter;s favorite. This was my Grandmother\'s recipe.

    1 of 2 found this review helpful.

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