Old-Fashioned Chicken Divan

Submitted by Chef Heather

"This is the recipe I grew up with. No cans of condensed soup, mayonnaise or velveeta here! Also great with cauliflower, or a mixture of broccoli and cauliflower."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lbs broccoli florets, steamed
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and sliced

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9X13 glass dish or shallow casserole.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add flour. Stir for one minute.
3. Add the broth and milk gradually until the sauce is thickened.
4. Add half of the cheese and the worcestershire sauce. Stir until the cheese melts and remove from heat.
5. Place the broccoli in the prepared pan or dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over it.
6. Place the chicken slices evenly over the cheese.
7. Bake about 30 minutes, or until slightly bubbly and golden brown.