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Chicken Divan on a plate
Melissa Hart

Broccoli Chicken Divan

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; cook 5 to 7 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest and slice.
  2. Steam broccoli 4 minutes until bright green and barely tender. Spread with chicken in a greased 9-by-13-inch dish.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan; stir flour 1 minute. Whisk in milk, mustard, and remaining salt until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat; add 1 cup cheddar and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
  5. Mix remaining cheddar with panko; scatter on top. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until browned and bubbling.