Wellness Recipe: Live Well Lakewood

Chicken Divan

Once the signature dish of a New York restaurant, the Divan Parisienne, Chicken Divan became a party favorite. Here, its richer elements are streamlined- healthy, without sacrificing taste!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups Diced leek, white and light green parts only (about 1 large)

1/2 teaspoon Salt

5 tablespoons All-purpose flour

1 14-ounce Can reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup 1% milk

2 tablespoons Dry sherry

1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper

2 10-ounce Boxes frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, or 1 pound broccoli crowns, chopped

1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup Reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard  

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Place chicken in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and slice into bite-size pieces.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leek and salt and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour; stir to coat. Add broth, milk, sherry, thyme and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add broccoli; return to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 1 /2 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise and mustard.

4. Spread half the broccoli mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the chicken, then the remaining broccoli mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 /2 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes

Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)

Nutrient Information

Calories: 312 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 19g Protein: 35g Vitamin A: 35% Vitamin C: 70% Calcium: 30% Sodium: 652mg Iron: 19% Fiber: 4g