Classic Chicken Divan

By

Better Homes and Gardens, 1968

Ingredients

  • 2 10-oz. packages frozen broccoli spears
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. dry white wine
  • 3 chicken breasts, halved and cooked
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook broccoli using package directions; drain. Melt butter; blend in flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and dash pepper. Add chicken broth; cook and stir till mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir in cream and wine.



Place broccoli crosswise in 12 x 4-1/2 x 2 inch baking dish. Pour half the sauce over. Top with chicken. To remaining sauce add cheese; pour over chicken; sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or till heated through. Then broil just till sauce is golden, about 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.