Chicken A La Divan

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A creamy, elegant casserole featuring tender chicken and broccoli in a rich, golden sauce
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Chicken A La Divan

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 561.6

Description

Chicken &# 195;Â la Divan is a classic comfort dish that balances the earthiness of broccoli with the richness of a creamy, egg-based sauce. This recipe uses cooked chicken breast and fresh broccoli spears, layered in a baking dish and topped with a velvety mixture infused with garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of rosemary. The sauce is thickened with a roux and enriched with skim milk and egg substitute, creating a luxurious texture without heavy cream. The result is a hearty, protein-packed meal that feels special enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for weeknights. The paprika garnish adds a pop of color and a subtle smoky note, while the lemon cuts through the richness for a balanced flavor profile.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain thoroughly; if using fresh, blanch until tender-crisp and drain.
  3. Arrange the broccoli spears in a single layer in the bottom of a shallow baking dish.
  4. Place slices of cooked, skinless, boneless chicken breast over the broccoli.
  5. Sprinkle the chicken and broccoli evenly with rosemary and curry powder.
  6. Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes to heat through.
  7. While the chicken bakes, melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  9. Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually whisk in the skim milk until smooth.
  10. Return the saucepan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  11. Remove from heat and gradually blend about half of the hot sauce into the egg substitute to temper it.
  12. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and combine well with the remaining sauce.
  13. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon juice.
  14. Spoon the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the baking dish.
  15. Sprinkle lightly with paprika and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 561.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6g28%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 228.6mg77%
Sodium 372.1mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 35.6g12%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 8.6g
Protein 66.8g134%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, broccoli, casserole, creamy, comfort food, divan, main course, dinner, baked, garlic, lemon, rosemary, protein, vegetable, sauce
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