Chicken Divan Recipe

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• STEP 1.Slice chicken breast meat into bite size pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

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• STEP 2.Dust with 2 tablespoons of flour and set aside.

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• STEP 3.Over medium high heat in a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the broccoli slightly, cooking for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and cover. Cook for 2 minutes.

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• STEP 4.Remove from the pan and set aside.

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• STEP 5.Add the other tablespoon of oil to the skillet and brown the chicken pieces over medium high heat.

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• STEP 6.Cook for 5 minutes.

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• STEP 7.Place chicken in a 13x9" baking dish seasoned with cooking spray. Sprinkle broccoli on top of chicken.

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• STEP 8.In the same skillet add the butter and over medium heat sauté the shallot for a minute.

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• STEP 9.Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour in the pan and stir to cook.

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• STEP 10.Add the worcestershire sauce, sherry, chicken stock and half and half. Stir and reduce for several minutes until thickened.

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• STEP 11.Stir in parmesan cheese and pour over chicken and broccoli.

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• STEP 12.Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs and more cheese (optional) if you like on top.

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• STEP 13.Broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

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• STEP 14.Serve with grated lemon zest over top (optional).

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