Chicken Divan with Almonds

Name: Chicken Divan with Almonds
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams broccoli, stems removed; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) butter; 237 milliliters chicken broth; 12 slices cooked chicken or turkey; 3 Tbsps dry sherry; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 237 milliliters milk; 118 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters slivered almonds

Chicken Divan with Almonds might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 380 calories, 14g of protein, and 28g of fat each. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up broccoli, milk, ground nutmeg, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground nutmeg you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Nutmeg Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

Place a collapsible steamer in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, pour in enough water to just reach the bottom of the steamer, and bring to a boil.

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Water

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Break the broccoli into florets and place them in the saucepan. Steam until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes and drain.

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Broccoli

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Sauce Pan

Preheat to oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole and set side.

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Butter

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Oven

In a medium-size saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat, then add the flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth and milk and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper; add the nutmeg, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and the sherry. Stir until the cheese melts, and remove from the heat.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Cheese

Nutmeg

Sherry

Broth

All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Arrange the broccoli in the prepared casserole in a single layer, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top, arrange the chicken slices evenly over the broccoli, and sprinkle the almonds over the top.

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Broccoli

Almonds

Whole Chicken

Cheese

In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, fold into the cheese sauce, pour evenly over the chicken and almonds, and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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Cheese Sauce