Healthly Chicken Divan

By dmscott52

First tried 11/27/2016. Excellent taken from Katie Webster website

Ingredients

• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound boneless-skinless chicken breast cut into bite size chunks
• 1 large onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dry thyme
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese-divided
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 pieces medium broccoli crowns, chopped into small pieces (about 6 cups)
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 T. panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp paprika

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Heat 1 T. oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring once or twice, until browned on the outside and just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

3. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 2 tsp. oil. Add onion, garlic, salt pepper and thyme. Cook, stirring often until the onion is softened and starting to brown slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sherry, increase heat to high and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, until sherry is almost completely evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes

4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup broth and flour in a small bowl to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering vegetable mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup parmesan and sour cream. Stir in the chicken and any accumulated juices.

5. Meanwhile, place broccoli and 1/2 cup water in a microwave bowl. Cover with a layer of parchment and then a layer of plastic wrap and microwave until the broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove cover and drain broccoli.

6. Add the broccoli to the chicken mixture. Mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan. Mix the remaining 1 tsp. oil with panko and paprika in a small dish. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until hot all the way through and the top is golden, 15 to 22 minutes.