Old Time Chicken Divan Recipe
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Old Time Chicken Divan

By: MARBALET 
"Not for your typical rushed meal, this classical dish is worth the work! For another presentation, place sliced almonds on top of the chicken and broccoli before the final sprinkling of cheese."

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves - bones and skin removed, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli, and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to chill. Place drained broccoli into a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour begins to turn from white, to a pale beige, about 3 minutes. Whisk in sherry, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour half of the hot cream sauce over the broccoli and top with chicken slices. Stir Parmesan cheese into the remaining sauce, and pour over the chicken slices. Sprinkle top with extra cheese, if desired.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, then broil for a few minutes until top has turned golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 519 | Total Fat: 32.7g | Cholesterol: 158mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by GBXPERT   view full review
The real deal and worth the effort. If you note the other reviews, the ones with less than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by BetsyB   view full review
This is basically the same recipe I have used for 15+ years. I use dry white wine instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DAVESJEWEL   view full review
We loved this dish, but I made modifications...I spread a layer of cooked fettucine on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Rebslo   view full review
I used 1/2 and half instead of cream and added some garlic (2 cloves) and paprika. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by JEWELGIRLS   view full review
Absolutely the way chicken divan should taste. If you don't LOVE this recipie you don't like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by MARTYDOLL   view full review
This is a great recipe; delicious and not really that much work. Caution, if you use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by becky.m.   view full review
Very good alternative to canned(MSG) soup style divan. On the bottom of my casserole dish, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Roxanne   view full review
So much better than cream soup version of chicken divan. Worth the extra effort. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by JEFFGAIL   view full review
This recipe is really, really worth the effort. A true gourmet dish. Real food. Excellent....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by LORISUSAN   view full review
This is the REAL thing! Entire family loved it!

 

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