Chicken Divan with Almonds

Recipe courtesy James Villas, Crazy for Casseroles, The Harvard Common Press, 2003

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Real Meals in 5 Ingredients or Less

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (31)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 (2-pound) head broccoli, stems removed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons dry sherry
12 slices cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

Place a collapsible steamer in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, pour in enough water to just reach the bottom of the steamer, and bring to a boil.

Break the broccoli into florets and place them in the saucepan. Steam until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes and drain.

Preheat to oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole and set side.

In a medium-size saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat, then add the flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add the broth and milk and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper; add the nutmeg, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and the sherry. Stir until the cheese melts, and remove from the heat.

Arrange the broccoli in the prepared casserole in a single layer, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top, arrange the chicken slices evenly over the broccoli, and sprinkle the almonds over the top.

In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, fold into the cheese sauce, pour evenly over the chicken and almonds, and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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recipe Chicken Divan with Almonds
Anonymous 08-10-2008
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Expat in the Netherlands
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a lovely recipe. It was fairly easy to make. I read the reviews and took some of the comments to heart. I sauted a... chopped shallot in butter before adding the flour, when making the sauce. It did add a nice flavor. Also instead of adding the last 1/4 cup parmesan when layering the mixture into the baking dish, I subbed grated cheddar cheese. All in all it was a fabulous recipe. My husband who had never heard of Chicken Divan before, told me it is 'a keeper'. I agree, it made a very nice meal.Read more
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DANETTE Dallas, TX 08-12-2007
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Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was so creamy and satisfying. The broccoli ads nice balance. One of my favorite recipes!
recipe Chicken Divan with Almonds
Gary Irvine, CA 08-07-2007
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Virtually Tasteless
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I found this recipe to be very bland and lacking taste. I would not make this again. Want to save time? Just pour a can of... condensed Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom soup over a few chicken breasts, broccoli pieces, sprinkle with almonds, and you've got yourself a better tasting dish than this with a lot less time and effort.Read more
recipe Chicken Divan with Almonds
Anonymous 06-19-2007
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Lots of steps to get the end result but it is worth it. Made this and had lots left over for a 2nd meal for family of 4!
recipe Chicken Divan with Almonds
Tim Round Rock, TX 12-30-2006
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Good stuff!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My grandma used to make turkey divan after Thanksgiving every year. This brought back a lot of memories! My family voted to... not add any almonds and it ended up just fine. I added a tad more curry and a touch of cayenne because not everything is a democratic process. It's MY kitchen afterall!!Read more
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DENISE Boyne City, MI 12-02-2006
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Very tasty....especially the next day
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I eliminated the almonds, simply because I didn't have any. I thought it was slightly bland, but thought the flavors... improved overnight and it tasted much better re-heated the next day.Read more