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Chicken Divan

A delicious and healthier version of Chicken Divan with tender chicken breasts, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce topped with golden breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup shallots minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 ounces dry sherry white wine can be used as a substitute
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese shredded or chopped fine
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon water, and cover. Cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish.
  3. Pound the thicker end of each chicken breast to even thickness. Brush mayonnaise on and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Cool and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter and add remaining olive oil. Cook shallots until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in broth, milk, sherry, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and stir in half of Swiss cheese. Pour half of the sauce over broccoli, add chicken, and cover with remaining sauce.
  5. Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Spritz with oil and bake for 30 minutes until hot and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Feel free to add mushrooms or other vegetables for variation.
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