Chicken Divan comes from a long tradition of casseroles, featuring a few simple, wholesome ingredients. Delicious Chicken Divan takes that philosophy and elevates it to the next level. The chicken is tender, the broccoli is floral and fresh, the cheese sauce thick, creamy, and sharp… basically, the whole thing is just plain amazing. This Delicious Chicken Divan deserves its name and your adoration!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking sherry
- 3/4 cup fontina cheese, torn or chopped into small chunks
- 1/2 cup sour cream, not fat-free
- 16 ounces chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cooked
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
Step 4 –Add the flour, stir to combine, and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Step 5 –Add the milk, the chicken stock, the garlic salt, the pepper, and the cooking sherry and whisk to combine.
Step 6 –Raise the heat to medium-low and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 –Stir in the fontina cheese and the sour cream.
Step 8 –Turn off the heat and continue to stir the mixture until the cheese chunks melt.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the chicken and the broccoli evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 10 –Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and the broccoli.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the casserole with the paprika.
Step 12 –Bake until bubbly and golden, about 24 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve.
