Stuffed Chicken Divan Recipe

Published: May 29, 2012
Source: Food Network

COOK TIME: 50 min

Ingredients

2	cups fresh broccoli florets
½	cup grated Gruyere cheese
1	garlic clove
4	boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2	tsp olive oil
2	tsp fresh thyme
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1	cup low-fat evaporated milk
½	cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼	cup dry sherry
1½	tsp cornstarch
2	tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1	tsp Dijon mustard

Directions

Boil water and add broccoli and drain
Chop broccoli in a bowl with Gruyere and garlic
Insert paring knife into thickest part of chicken breast, 3 inch deep
Stuff chicken with broccoli mixture
Rub both sides of chicken with oil and thyme, season w/ salt and pepper
Cook chicken on pan until golden brown
Combine milk and stock in small pot, season with salt and pepper
Stir sherry and cornstarch until smooth, whisking constantly, 2 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan
Top each chicken breast with 2 tbsp of sauce and place under broiler
Broil 2-3 minutes
Whisk mustard into remaining sauce and spread on each plate
Top with halved chicken breast