Chicken Divan

I made this recipe for dinner the other night. David loved it a LOT. I have to share it, of course!



Chicken Divan

1 large head of broccoli- tips cut off and large stems discarded
3-4 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Swiss cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
dash paprika

Cook broccoli (either steamed or boiled) until just tender. About 5 minutes. Be careful not to over cook, or broccoli will become mushy. Drain and place in the bottom of a 12"x8" baking dish.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder over chicken breasts. Fry in a large pan over high heat to sear breasts and lock in moisture. About 3 minutes each side. Place breasts in baking dish on top of broccoli.

To make sauce:
In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and nutmeg. Whisk into butter, forming a paste-like consistency. Add milk and chicken broth all at once. Whisk until smooth and no lumps are visible. Increase temperature to medium-high. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil 1-2 minutes, take off heat and stir in Swiss cheese.

Pour cheese sauce over the chicken breasts and broccoli. Sprinkle the Parmesan and paprika on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!