Monday, January 31, 2011

Chicken Divan with Dijon Sauce

Chicken Divan is an "old school" dish that I took and made it my own. It tastes good and is good for you.

Ingredients
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 cups cooked broccoli
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup blend of Italian cheese
Oil
***1 tablespoon dried parsley
Salt and Pepper
*** Double if using fresh

Pre-heat oven to broil. Make a hole in the chicken by using a small knife, inserting in the  side of the chicken and working back and forth until about a three inch space is made. Be careful not to go all the way through either sides or back of chicken.
I like to steam my broccoli in a little bit of chicken stock instead of water. Make sure broccoli is cook and drained. Chop broccoli into small pieces. Combine in a bowl with garlic and cheese. Stuff mixture into chicken breast packing tight.
Rub chicken with oil on both sides. Salt and pepper on both sides. Crush the parsley in your hand before sprinkling on chicken. This releases the flavor of the dried herb.
Heat a saute pan over high heat for about 3-5 minutes before adding chicken. Add chicken cooking through on both sides. If chicken starts to brown too quickly, turn down heat. Remove chicken from pan and put in a small baking dish. Broil for about five minutes. Finish with Dijon sauce.

Dijon Sauce
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and Pepper

Make a rue by melting butter then adding flour in a small sauce pan. Mixture should look like a paste. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes so the flour taste will cook out. Add chicken stock whisking until clumps are gone. Whisk in mustard. Bring sauce to a simmer and continue to stir until sauce has reduced by almost a half. about 5 minutes. Spoon over chicken.


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