You can use chicken breasts if you prefer only white meat.
1. Cook the broccoli, cut into flowerettes, in boiling water for about 3 minutes or steam the broccoli for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375. Butter ( 1 Tblsp) a 9x12 pan and set aside. Melt remaining 4 Tblsp butter in saucepan ovr medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock and milk and hot sauce, while whisking constantly. Cook until fairly thick (5-10 min). Add a little salt and pepper, sherry, nutmeg and half of the cheese; stir until cheese melts. Taste for salt and pepper. Remove cheese sauce from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Arrange broccoli in the prepared dish in a single layer; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Arrange chicken evenly over the top; sprinkle with the almonds.
4, In a large bowl, beat heavy cream util soft peaks; fold into the sauce. Pour sauce over the chicken. Bake on a baking sheet to catch any drips, until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
5. Form the rice into timbales and serve alongside the chicken divan.
For rice: 1 cup of white rice to 2 cups chiken broth
. Rinse rice 5-6 times until water runs clear
. Soak for 30 minutes
. Saute in olive oil
. Once it boild, cook 10 minutes partially covered.
For brown rice, follow package directions for timing.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (215g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 313 | ||
Calories from Fat: 265 (85%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 29.4g | 39 % | |
Saturated Fat 9.7g | 49 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 13.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 4.7g | ||
Cholesterol 39.8mg | 12 % | |
Sodium 97.1mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 160.4mg | 4 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 7.1g | ||
Protein 5.1g | 7 % | |
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Calories per serving: 313
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