Turkey or Chicken Divan

This is a great reicpe to use for Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. But is equally great with chicken breasts.

6 to 8 servings

1 lb. turkey or chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 bunches/ 1lb. broccoli
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Recipe

Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Blanch broccoli in salted boiling water until tender. About 3 minutes.
  3. Cut broccoli head into spears and place crosswise in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  4. Melt butter in saucepan, blend in flour and cook 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Add chicken broth all at once and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in cream, sherry, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour half the sauce over broccoli. Top with the meat slices down the center.
  6. To remaining sauce, add 1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour over meat and sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil until sauce is golden brown.