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barefoot contessa chicken divan recipe

Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan Recipe

One-of-a-kind Chicken Divan from Ina Garten is going to tickle your taste buds. Creamy, cheesy, healthy, nutritious. The list could go on and on. You just have to try this restaurant-style dish at home since this Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan recipe is worth the hype.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 Casserole dish
Ingredients
  
  • 3 1/2 pound cooked skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp cooking sherry
  • 1 cup chicken broth (chicken soup)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted
  • 1 large head of broccoli
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or Cheddar cheese)
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese 
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
 
  • Preheat an oven to 400°F and grease a shallow 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
  • Boil salted water in a large saucepan and cook broccoli cut into 1-2-inch florets until bright green and almost tender. Then remove from heat and cool under cold running water. Dry and set aside.
  • Take a large saucepan and melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter melts, sizzle it for a minute, and glour and sage.
  • Whisk in frequently for about 2-3- minutes, but don't let it burn. Then stir in sherry for about a minute and reduce it.
  • To taste, stir in one cup of chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to simmer within 6-7 minutes, continuously whisking to remove any lumps.
  • Stir the Gruyere and scallions into the sauce until they melt and, remove from heat.
  • Combine sauce, cooked chicken, broccoli, and almonds in a large bowl and pour the mixture over the casserole dish.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan to a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the casserole.
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes until browned and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 32gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.5g
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