Chicken Divan

Name: Chicken Divan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup 2% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded; salt and pepper; 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced

Submitted by swirlycinnacakes

"Chicken and cheese, what could be better?"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 cups broccoli, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup butter
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
³⁄₄ cup gruyere cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced

directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the broccoli into cold dwater to stop the cooking. Drain well. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in the broth and milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the broccoli in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Pour half the sauce over it, then arrange the chicken on top. Cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling and hot. Serve immediately.