Chicken OH SO Divine! (376 Calories)

CHICKEN DIVINE!

This is an oldie, but goody that i have messed with over the years.  This was one of my Grandmother's (Gaga) recipes she would fix back in the 50's when company would come over!  She called it "Company Chicken."

Calories 376. Carbs 6.  Fat 20. Protein 33.  (per serving)

Ingredients

3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast; cooked and sliced thin.

(I typically saute the chicken; if you use oil, add calories in for that.  I use Pam Spray)

1 large bunch raw broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears

1/2 stick unsalted butter, diced

5 T. all purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream

3 T. dry sherry

Fresh lemon juice

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook broccoli for 6 minutes or until just tender.  Drain and set aside.

2. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.  Add broth and bring mixture to a boil. Cook on low for 10 minutes or until thick.

3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, then add to flour mixture, along with sherry and lemon juice to taste. (i use about half the juice of one lemon)  Season with salt & pepper.

4. Arrange broccoli on a flame proof platter (i use a 9 X 13 baking dish, unless I'm serving for company) Top with HALF the sauce.  Stir HALF of the Parmesan cheese into the other half of the sauce.  Arrange chicken on top of broccoli and pour remaining sauce over.  Sprinkle mixture with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.

5. Broil about 6 inches from heat for 1 minute or until sauce is golden brown and bubbly.

This recipe really isn't as difficult as it seems!  Just follow the steps in order and you will be fine!  Your family will rant and rave over this beautiful dish!  Fit for a king, and your family too! 

Enjoy!