Chicken Divan With Almonds Food

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large straight-sided skillet, simmer 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat, then add broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl; set aside. Wipe out skillet.
• Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken; set aside.
• 3. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Slowly add milk, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 9 minutes. Add 2 cups cheese, Dijon, Worcestershire, cayenne, and sour cream; stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheese sauce to bowl with broccoli, followed by chicken and accumulated juices; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, panko, and remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle over broccoli-and-chicken mixture. Bake until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then serve over noodles or rice.

CREAMY LOW CARB CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Gather all your ingredients. Pull meat from chicken and rough-chop or shred. Steam the broccoli in the microwave per the package directions, till tender-crisp (drain excess liquid). With a whisk, mix the soup, sour cream, and lemon juice in a bowl.
• Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. Lay the broccoli and chicken at bottom of dish.
• Pour the soup and sour cream mixture on top.
• Sprinkle the seasonings on top. Blend well.
• Sprinkle cheese and pork rinds on top. Pour melted butter over cheese and pork rinds and bake uncovered at 350F for about 30 minutes or until the topping is slightly browned.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, set it aside for 15 minutes.
• In a bowl combine topping ingredients together. Set aside.
• Prepare a pan, heat oil then cook the chicken pieces until slightly brown and just cooked around 5 minutes. Remove from pan then set aside.
• In a pot add boiling water then place broccoli florets, gently simmer for 2 minutes. Drain then rinse with cold running water to stop it from cooking.
• Using the same pan you used to cook the chicken, add the butter and melt in medium heat. Once melted add the flour and cook while stirring for 1 minute. Gradually pour chicken stock and milk while whisking to make a thick sauce.
• Add the sherry, nutmeg, half of the cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper then stir until cheese melts, cook for around 8-10 minutes in low heat.
• In a casserole combine broccoli, chicken, almonds and remaining cheese.
• Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks then fold into the prepared cheese sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken and broccoli. Top with the prepared toppings.
• Place in a 190C preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. Once cooked remove from oven then serve.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Arrange cooked broccoli in prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken over broccoli. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts (see Cook's Note).
• In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and melted butter. Mix together and pour sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli. Boil uncovered 5 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle flour in 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Gradually add broth, stirring with whisk until blended. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Add butter; stir with whisk until melted. Add Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, sherry, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in broccoli, rice and chicken.
• Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and the almonds.
• Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and top is browned.

OLD TIME CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli, and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water to chill. Place drained broccoli into a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour begins to turn from white, to a pale beige, about 3 minutes. Whisk in sherry, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Pour half of the hot cream sauce over the broccoli and top with chicken slices. Stir Parmesan cheese into the remaining sauce, and pour over the chicken slices. Sprinkle top with extra cheese, if desired.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, then broil for a few minutes until top has turned golden brown.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Alternatively, place broccoli in a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2-5 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) until crisp-tender. Drain in colander.
• In a medium frying pan, saute chicken breasts in olive oil until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and drain on paper towls.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the taste of raw flour. Then gradually whisk in chicken broth, sherry and milk or half and half, until incorporated. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce is the consistency you desire. Add just a dash of nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheese blend and whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a 9x13 dish arrange chicken breasts (either whole or sliced) and broccoli. Pour sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Make several slits in the aluminum foil to allow the steam to escape.
• Note: At this point, the dish can be frozen or refrigerated.
• Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes, taking off the aluminum foil for the last 10.

CHICKEN DIVAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease 9x13 inch pan. Add layer of steamed broccoli and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese. Add layer of chicken. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• Combine in a bowl, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry and cheddar cheese. Cover broccoli and chicken with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese, paprika and dot with butter.
• Bake uncovered in a preheated 350˚F oven for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve over steamed rice or baked potatoes.

CROCK POT CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Place your chicken and broccoli in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl mix together soup, mayo, curry powder(*SEE NOTE) and stock.
• Pour mixture over the top of your chicken,
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours. (If using tenders or if your slow cooker cooks hot, your dish could be done in as little as 4-5 hours).

CHICKEN AMANDINE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice with contents of seasoning packet and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green beans, soup, 1/2 cup of almonds, pimientos, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining almonds. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan on low heat, melt 3 tbsp. margarine and gradually add the flour, stirring constantly. After 1 minute, slowly add the chicken broth and the liquid from the mushrooms. Stir until this boils and then add the mushrooms. Stir to combine, remove from heat. Set aside.
• In a shallow 2 quart baking dish, add some vegetable oil. Arrange broccoli spears in dish. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breast on top of the broccoli. Pour mixture over the chicken and bake for 45 minutes.
• While this is baking, melt 2 tbsp. of margarine in a small bowl. Add the bread crumbs and the parsley and stir to combine. Sprinkle this over the casserole and bake for about 10 minutes, more. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. before serving.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a little olive oil or cooking spray, coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish for easy release after baking.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet (at least 12 inches in diameter, with a lid) over medium-high heat. Season both sides of each breast with salt and pepper. Once the oil shimmers, place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet all tucked in next to each other (like socks in a drawer!). Brown the first side for about 6 minutes. Flip each chicken breast to the other side for additional browning, another 6 minutes. Add the 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, pop on the lid and turn the heat down to medium low. Leave it alone for 3 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature of each chicken breast is 165 degrees F, then remove to a plate and let them rest for a minimum of 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms, stirring continuously, until they are a light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl (at least 6 quarts in size). Add the mushrooms, broccoli, both cans of soup, mayonnaise, sherry, lemon juice and curry powder. Mix together thoroughly, then transfer to your prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the cheese on top and set aside.
• Combine the graham crackers with the parsley and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the cheese.
• Place the casserole on a sheet pan and bake in the oven until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve over your favorite cooked rice.

EASY CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the chicken and broccoli evenly. Place the mixture into the prepared pan.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, heavy cream, chicken broth, bouillon, and pepper. Pour the sour cream mixture evenly on top of the chicken and broccoli.
• Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top.
• In a medium bowl combine the butter, salt, and breadcrumbs. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the cheese layer.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until warmed through and toasted on top.
• Serve warm.

CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 if baking immediately. Or you can prep ahead and keep in the refrigerator for a day or two.
• In a big bowl combine sour cream, mayo, and spices and mix thoroughly.
• Add the chicken, broccoli, and 3/4 of the cheese and mix well.
• Dump into a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Bake until hot about 35 minutes.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat oven to 450 F degrees. Place broccoli in a large pot boiling water and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain well.
• Mix: In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in the broccoli.
• Dump: Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Top: In a small bowl toss the breadcrumbs together with the butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the casserole.
• Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add flour, stirring until blended. Stir in the cream and cooking sherry or water; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. Blend in soup until smooth; remove from the heat and set aside. , Place broccoli in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with rice and then half of the sauce. Top with chicken. Stir shredded cheese into remaining sauce; pour over the chicken. , Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley before serving.

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Place broccoli tops around edges of baking dish; set aside.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
• In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
• Remove chicken from skillet, and place over broccoli, leaving as much butter in pan as possible.
• Add flour to butter, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sherry, cream and broth; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and broccoli.
• Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
• Cover, and bake about 30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

EASY CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place broccoli in a large pot boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain well.
• In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cheddar cheese, milk, condensed soup, sour cream and seasonings.
• Stir in broccoli and chicken and spread into a 3qt casserole dish (or a 9x13 pan). Top with remaining cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the chicken mixture.
• Bake 18-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and the mixture is bubbly and hot.
• Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, as desired.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over moderate heat, blend in flour, slowly add broth and milk, and heat stirring until thickened; mix in salt, pepper, the ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and the sherry.
• Arrange broccoli in a single layer in a buttered 8 X 8-inch baking dish and top with chopped chicken. Spread shredded cheddar/jack cheese evenly over chicken.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form and fold into sauce.
• Pour evenly over chicken.
• Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly.
• Broil quickly to brown and then serve.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Place soup, sour cream, milk, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a large bowl.
• Stir until well combined.
• Stir in chopped broccoli, cubed chicken, and 1/2 the cheese.
• Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Top with remaining cheese. Set aside.
• Melt butter and mix with the crushed ritz crackers.
• Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through and lightly brown.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9'x13" baking dish with the butter.
• Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using 2 forks. (Or chop the chicken, if you prefer)
• While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and whisk until combined and the cheese has melted.
• To make the topping, melt the butter in a small pan or microwave. Mix the panko, salt, and pepper into the melted butter.
• Place the shredded chicken in the buttered casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top and mix it into the chicken. Top with the grated cheddar cheese and the buttered breadcrumbs.
• Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, removing the foil halfway through.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Using a large deep pot, place the broccoli in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until lightly fork tender. Strain and set aside in a large 9×13″ casserole dish.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat with arrowroot starch. Using a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the pan for 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 F. Set the chicken aside.
• Clean out the same pot used for the broccoli and heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant.
• Pour in the chicken broth (reserve 1/4 cup on the side), apple cider vinegar, coconut cream, and salt. Stir and bring to a low simmer.
• Using a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of broth and the arrowroot starch. Pour into the broth mixture and stir well. Allow to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
• Preheat the oven to 400 F. Add the chicken to the casserole dish with the broccoli and stir to evenly disperse.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and top with the finely crushed plantain chips and nutritional yeast.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the top is crispy.
• Top with fresh parsley and serve with cauliflower rice if desired

INA GARTEN'S CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Grease a shallow 3-quart casserole dish with butter.
• Boil salted water in a large saucepan.
• Add 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese to the broccoli.
• Drain well, cool under cold running water, and pat very dry.
• Set the broccoli aside.
• Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
• Stir the sage and flour into the melted butter and cook them for 1 minute.
• Cook the roux, whisking frequently, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, without letting it brown.
• Add the sherry (or broth) and cook for 1 minute until reduced.
• Add the broth, milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer the mixture, while whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Add the scallions and gruyere to the sauce and stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
• Toss the sauce with the broccoli, chicken, and almonds in a large bowl and toss until well combined.
• Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• Microwave the remaining 1 tbsp butter in a small bowl. Stir in the Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle the mixture on top of the casserole.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
• Serve with your favorite sides.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cooked broccoli in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Layer cooked chicken over broccoli.
• In a medium sized bowl, mix together mayo, greek yogurt, cream of chicken soup, lemon juice, and curry and pour over chicken and broccoli, spreading into an even layer.
• In a smaller bowl, combine melted butter, bread crumbs, cheese, and almonds. Spoon over the top of the other ingredients, evenly.
• Bake for 50 minutes - one hour, until heated through and the bread crumb mixture turns golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving over rice.

CHICKEN DIVAN WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Remove the outer wrappers from the boxes of broccoli. Open one end of each box. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the broccoli and put into a 11X7 casserole dish that has been prepared with a non stick cooking spray. Top with shredded chicken.
• In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. Mix well with a spatula.
• Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.
• Bake for about 30-45 minutes.
• Cook's Note: Try topping with cheddar or gruyere cheese.

CHICKEN DIVAN WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes and drain. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray or butter a shallow 2 quart or hotel pan and set aside. 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 nutmeg, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and the sherry. Stir until the cheese melts, and remove from heat. Arrange the broccoli in the prepared casserole in a single layer; 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 oven the chicken and almonds, and bake until bubble and golden brown, about 35 minutes.