Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan Recipe
Chicken Divan is a delicious dish of chicken and broccoli baked in a sauce with cheese and bread crumbs. Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan Recipe is a delicious recipe that is very simple and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 large head (about 5 cups) Broccoli (cut into 1- to 2-inch florets, tender stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh sage (chopped)
- 5 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Dry sherry
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 bunch Scallions (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 3 1/2 pound Cooked chicken (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 cup Sliced or slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a shallow 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
- In a large saucepan, boil salted water. Cook the broccoli until it is bright green and almost tender. Remove from heat, cool under cold running water, and pat dry. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted and sizzled for a minute, add the sage and flour.
- Whisk the roux frequently for about 2 to 3 minutes, without letting it brown. Stir in the sherry for about a minute to reduce it.
- Stir in one cup of broth, heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Within six to seven minutes, bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking to remove any lumps.
- Stir the scallions and Gruyere into the sauce until they are melted, then remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the sauce, broccoli, chicken, and almonds. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon butter, add Parmesan and breadcrumbs, and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the casserole.
- Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until it is browned and bubbling.
- Barefoot Contessa Chicken Divan is ready. You can serve it with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal