Chicken Divan Casserolepoultry 1 1/2 lb chicken breast halves, 1 skinned 6 cup water 1 bouquet garni* 20 oz frozen broccoli spears 2 tablespoon corn oil margerine 1/4 cup (+ 1 tb) all purpose flour 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 3 tablespoon cooking sherry 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 divided 1. Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water and *Bouquet Garni (3 sprigs fresh parsley, 1 bay leaf, 6 whole black peppercorns, 1/2 tsp dried whole thyme, all enclosed in a double layer of cheesecloth and tied securely). Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken and Bouquet Garni from broth, reserving 2 cups broth. Discard Bouquet Garni. Chill reserved broth, and skim congealed fat from surface. Bone and slice chicken; set aside. 2. Cook broccoli according the package directions. Drain well. Arrange broccoli spears crosswise in a 13x9x2" baking dish. Set aside. Melt margerine in a large skillet over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in milk, sherry, salt, and pepper. 3. Pour half of sauce over broccoli and top with chicken slices. Add 2 tablespoons cheese to remaining sauce in skillet; stir until well blended, and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until casserole is thoroughlyheated and top is golden brown. Nutritional Analysis: (per serving) Calories 241, protein 29g, carbo 12g, fat 8g, saturated fat 2g, sodium 362mg, cholesterol 64mg ~-- |
