This recipe is among our favourites and it gets used at least once every month or so … depending on the cost of chicken and always when we have leftover turkey on the go.
Chicken Divan
Ingredients
1 10 oz pk cauliflower
1 10 oz pk broccoli
2-3 cups cooked chicken
White Sauce
½ cup melted margarine
½ cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 tsp nutmeg
salt & pepper
¼ cup dry white wine
1/3 cup Swiss Cheese
Paprika (to sprinkle over top)
Directions
Cook broccoli & cauliflower; cut cooked chicken in strips or bite size pieces. Spread vegetables and chicken over bottom of greased casserole dish (9x12x2).
To make sauce, melt margarine and stir in flour until smooth paste. Add liquids and spices; mix well and boil until it thickens. Add Swiss Cheese (shredded) and wine to the sauce. I usually make all my sauces in the microwave. Just be careful it doesn’t boil over. Pour over vegetables and chicken; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325° for about 30 minutes.
Tip: Excellent way of using up left over chicken (or turkey). Serve with plain rice and side dishes of glazed carrots and baked tomato slices.
It’s the swiss cheese and the wine that give this sauce it’s spark and unique flavour. so don’t substitute if you want to experience this wonderful recipe.
