Betty's Classic Chicken Divan -- Easter
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Chicken Divan. This 1950's classic was invented at and named for the by-gone Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York Chatham Hotel. This is a beautiful and elegant entrée for Easter dinner.
Ingredients
| Butter | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Milk | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Egg yolk | 2 , lightly beaten | |
| Dry sherry | 2 Tablespoon (or substitute with 2 Tablespoons chicken broth) | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , flaked or finely grated | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Whipping cream | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , whipped | |
| Broccoli spears | 20 Ounce (2 (10 | |
| Chopped cooked chicken | 3 Cup (48 tbs) (about 1 pound) | |
| Other ingredients | ||
| Cooking oil spray | 1/2 Teaspoon (as needed) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) , flaked or finely grated (for topping if desired) (Optional) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Grease an 8-inch by 12-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Microwave, boil, or steam broccoli spears, as per package instructions. Drain well.
MAKING
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in flour.
4. Gradually add milk, stir constantly and cook until thickened. Remove the saucepan from heat.
5. Temper the egg yolk with some hot milk mixture and gradually combine it with the remaining hot milk mixture.
6. Add dry sherry, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix well.
7. Fold in whipped cream and set aside.
8. Arrange broccoli spears around the edge of baking dish, letting them radiate outward from the center of the dish.
9. Cover broccoli spears with chopped cooked chicken and pour sauce on top.
10. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, if desired on top and pop it in a 450 degree F oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
SERVING
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!
TIPS
If you want a crispy top then broil for 2 minutes.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 188Calories from Fat 106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 170 mg7.08%
Total Carbohydrates 9 g3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 12 g24%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
