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                        CHICKEN DIVAN CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2   lb           Chicken breast halves,
                       Skinned
  6       c            Water
  1                    Bouquet Garni*
 20       oz           Frozen broccoli spears
  2       tb           Corn oil margerine
    1/4   c            (+ 1 Tb) All purpose flour
    1/2   c            Evaporated skim milk
  3       tb           Cooking sherry
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/8   ts           White pepper
    1/4   c            Grated parmesan cheese,
                       Divided

 1.  Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water and *Bouquet Garni (3 sprigs
     fresh parsley, 1 bay leaf, 6 whole black peppercorns, 1/2 tsp dried
     whole thyme, all enclosed in a double layer of cheesecloth and tied
     securely).  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer 25
     minutes or until chicken is done.  Remove chicken and Bouquet Garni
     from broth, reserving 2 cups broth.  Discard Bouquet Garni.  Chill
     reserved broth, and skim congealed fat from surface.  Bone and slice
     chicken; set aside.
 2.  Cook broccoli according the package directions.  Drain well.  Arrange
     broccoli spears crosswise in a 13x9x2" baking dish.  Set aside.  Melt
     margerine in a large skillet over low heat; add flour, stirring until
     smooth.  Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Gradually add reserved
     broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is
     thickened and bubbly.  Remove from heat; stir in milk, sherry, salt,
     and pepper.
 3.  Pour half of sauce over broccoli and top with chicken slices.  Add
     2 tablespoons cheese to remaining sauce in skillet; stir until well
     blended, and pour over chicken.  Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons
     cheese, and bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until casserole is
     thoroughlyheated and top is golden brown.
 Nutritional Analysis:  (per serving)
                        Calories 241, protein 29g, carbo 12g, fat 8g,
                        saturated fat 2g, sodium 362mg, cholesterol 64mg
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