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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Recipe: Chicken Divan





 Delicious and because it can be made somewhat ahead, it is ideal to serve at dinner parties. If you prefer more sauce, double the sauce recipe.
Chicken Divan
(printable recipe)
Ingredients:
2 cups chicken, cooked and broken up into pieces - I saute chicken chunks in olive oil
2 - 10 oz. packages of frozen broccoli, cooked and drained well or fresh broccoli, cooked.

Sauce:
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons dry sherry (add just before serving)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour, adding gradually. Gradually add broth, stirring until thick.

Then add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, mustard, and minced onion. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli in a casserole dish. Follow cooking directions. Serve with rice.

Refrigerate or freeze. To cook, return to room temperature and cook in 400' oven 25-30 minutes. Dash sherry over all before serving.
 Note: You can make sauce 2 days ahead - cook chicken - combine both and cook day of the dinner.

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38 comments:

  1. Oh yum, now you're talking! This looks easy AND delicious!

    Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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  2. That chicken looks great, and I love your cute dish!

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  3. That looks fantastic!! I love anything with chicken and broccoli! Thanks for linking up for Tasty Tuesday this week. :)

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  4. Mmmm delicious! This looks like a great family recipe. Thanks for sharing. :)
    Humble Homemaking

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  5. YUM!! Stopping by from the hop and found this yummy recipe! I will definitely be passing it to my husband - the cook!

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  6. This sounds great! Most recipes I've seen call for canned soup for the sauce, so this is a nice change. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. This looks yum-o! Today is the first day of my Tuesday Time out link party. I'd love for you to link up there!

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    Smiles,
    Melanie

    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com

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  8. Okay, I am definitely making this tonight! I love that you don't have cream of " soup in this. So simple and full of ingredients I have on hand!

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  9. Hi! I'm your newest stalker from Tuesday follow. Would love a follow back. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
    Looks Yummy!
    I've Become My Mother
    Kelly's Ideas
    Amazing Salvation

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  10. Great recipe!

    Thanks so much for dropping by the Be-Bop-A Blog Hop! I'm a follower and I hope you'll stop by again soon! Have a great day! :)

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  11. chicken, cheese, and broccoli...we love the combo! :)

    hi, am your new follower; hope you can follow me back. many thanks! :)

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  12. Hi,
    I'm now following and just wanted to say thanks for joining the Relax and Make Friends Wednesday hop. Hope to see you again next week! Would love a follow back visit at Mom Always Finds Out when you can.

    Nicole
    http://momalwaysfindsout.com

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  13. Came to follow you from Relaxing hop...would love for you to visit and return the follow @ www.fingerclicksaver.com ...HAGW!

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  14. Oh I love chicken divan. I haven't made it in ages. Thanks for the reminder!

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  15. LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


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    OK...YUMMY!

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  16. Yum - I love that it can be made ahead!

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  17. This looks absolutely wonderful!

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  18. Just Stopping by from TMTT. What a yummy stick to your ribs kind of a recipe. I wanted to invite you to check out my Iron Chef Challenge This month's themed ingredient is canned tomatoes, so link up a recipe using those and you could win a prize. It should be a lot of fun, hope you can join us!!

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  19. Hiya! Newest follower from the Fab Friends Thursday Blog Hop-- please stop by and say hello! Would love if ya followed back!
    ♥cyn♥
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  20. It looks terribly yummy! My name is Marelie and I saw your blog at Fab Friends Thursday so I follow you. Im into chinese, Western, Filipino cuisine. I love fusion meals.If you have time, pls visit my site. thanks.www.cookiedropletsetcbymarelie.com

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  21. I'll definitely have to try this recipe. :)

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  22. That casserole looks so yummy! I'll have to try it with my family :)

    I'm a new follower from the Thirsty Thursday bloghop. I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts! You can follow me back at www.cobbled-stone.blogspot.com!

    ~Kristina

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  23. Yum! This looks great, thanks for sharing your recipe! Would love for you to join my linky party!

    http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/2011/03/friday-favorites-linky-party_17.html

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  24. That sauce sounds interesting! I wonder if it would be good with mixed veggies only (i don't eat meat)...yummy.... :)

    Tnx so much for linking this up at my party this weekend! :)

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  25. I like that the onion use is limited in this recipe... I am allergic to onions and omit them from everything. I will be trying this recipe someday!

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  26. I would like to invite you to join in on a RECIPE LINK PARTY on my blog!

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    "Made it on Monday" is a WEEKLY recipe link party. So you can join in as often as you like. There will be prizes :)

    I hope to see some of your recipes soon.

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  27. Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.
    Your newest follower.
    Hope you stop by and see me at http://willcookforsmiles.blogspot.com/

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  28. You always come up with such yummy looking recipes!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  29. Looks yummy! Too bad it's on my no-fun diet!

    :)
    Marcy

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  30. Yummy ... I think my kids could go for that, too!

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  31. looks delicious! thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club.

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  32. I see this recipe all over the web and I have yet to ever give it a try. I like your homemade bechamel sauce better than the condensed soup versions. So now you have persuaded me to make this.
    Thanks.
    Following you from It's a Blog Party.

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  33. Sounds like the perfect comfort-food type dish that I crave during these cold rainy days!

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  34. ooh... that looks like total comfort food. Yum! Found you via the Spring Blog Hop. :)

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  35. oh my gosh! this is an incredible chicken dish that I'm def'ly going to make! we love casseroles like this! thanks again for sharing such an awesome recipe on fresh clean and pure friday! this is a true winner!

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  36. You are right - this IS perfect for a dinner party. I love anything that can be made ahead and turn out as nice as this! If you get a sec, pop on over to Foodie Friday and link up! Oh, and I found you on So Very Cheri!

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  37. This looks sooo yummy! What a fun blog you have, I like a 'Little bit of Everything'. I am following your blog from Keepin' Company Thursday, I would be so thrilled if you followed back!

    Carlee,
    www.ladybirdln.com

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