Chicken Divan Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 lb Chicken breast halves,
Skinned
6 c Water
1 Bouquet Garni*
20 oz Frozen broccoli spears
2 tb Corn oil margerine
1/4 c (+ 1 Tb) All purpose flour
1/2 c Evaporated skim milk
3 tb Cooking sherry
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts White pepper
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese,
Divided

1. Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water and *Bouquet Garni (3 sprigs
fresh parsley, 1 bay leaf, 6 whole black peppercorns, 1/2 tsp dried
whole thyme, all enclosed in a double layer of cheesecloth and tied
securely). Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25
minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken and Bouquet Garni
from broth, reserving 2 cups broth. Discard Bouquet Garni. Chill
reserved broth, and skim congealed fat from surface. Bone and slice
chicken; set aside.
2. Cook broccoli according the package directions. Drain well. Arrange
broccoli spears crosswise in a 13x9x2" baking dish. Set aside. Melt
margerine in a large skillet over low heat; add flour, stirring until
smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved
broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is
thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in milk, sherry, salt,
and pepper.
3. Pour half of sauce over broccoli and top with chicken slices. Add
2 tablespoons cheese to remaining sauce in skillet; stir until well
blended, and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons
cheese, and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until casserole is
thoroughlyheated and top is golden brown.
Nutritional Analysis: (per serving)
Calories 241, protein 29g, carbo 12g, fat 8g,
saturated fat 2g, sodium 362mg, cholesterol 64mg
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