Chicken Divan

Health score
42%
Chicken Divan
50 min.
6
327kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a hearty lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Divan recipe! This dish is not only packed with protein-rich chicken and nutritious broccoli, but it's also made with reduced-fat Swiss cheese and non-fat milk to keep things light and guilt-free. With a cooking time of just 50 minutes, it's the perfect meal for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining guests.

The recipe starts with blanching the broccoli, which ensures it retains its vibrant green color and crisp texture. The chicken is seasoned and pan-seared to achieve a golden-brown crust, then sliced into bite-sized pieces for easy eating. The sauce, a creamy blend of broth, milk, sherry, and flour, is enriched with garlic, shallots, and plenty of cheese before being poured over the chicken and broccoli. Finally, the dish is topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly.

With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily on protein and a moderate amount of healthy fats, this Chicken Divan is a nutritious and satisfying meal that won't weigh you down. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, and watch as your family and friends devour every last bite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds broccoli chopped ( 3 large heads)
  • 0.3 cup wine dry
  • cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • cup skim milk 
  • 2.5 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.3 cup bread crumbs whole-wheat
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • 24 ounces chicken breast boneless skinless
  • ounces swiss cheese shredded reduced-fat
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • grill pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add broccoli and blanch 3 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Preheat oven to 350F. Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  5. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mist a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray; place over medium-low heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until browned and almost cooked through, about 10minutes.
  6. Remove from heat; transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cool, slice chicken into bite-size pieces.
  7. Warm a medium skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add butter and 2 tsp. oil; heat until butter has melted.
  9. Add garlic and shallots and saut until tender, about 3 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle flour over mixture and whisk until incorporated. Stir in broth, milk and sherry and bring to a boil.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in half of Swiss cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Arrange broccoli in baking dish and pour half of sauce on top. Arrange chicken on top and cover with remaining sauce.
  13. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan; top with bread crumbs.
  14. Drizzle with 1/2tsp. olive oil.
  15. Bake for 30minutes or until browned on top; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein48.92%
Fat27.1%
Carbs23.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.38
Glycemic Load
5.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
32.306521726691%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.91mg
Kaempferol
8.89mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
3.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.54kcal
16.33%
Fat:9.74g
14.99%
Saturated Fat:3.85g
24.06%
Carbohydrates:19.4g
6.47%
Net Carbohydrates:15.74g
5.72%
Sugar:4.99g
5.55%
Cholesterol:91.57mg
30.52%
Sodium:682.86mg
29.69%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:39.58g
79.16%
Vitamin C:103.99mg
126.05%
Vitamin K:117.37µg
111.78%
Selenium:47.29µg
67.56%
Vitamin B3:13.18mg
65.91%
Phosphorus:572.78mg
57.28%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.73%
Calcium:441.57mg
44.16%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.66%
Potassium:921.19mg
26.32%
Vitamin B5:2.52mg
25.21%
Folate:90.03µg
22.51%
Vitamin A:957.96IU
19.16%
Magnesium:73.76mg
18.44%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.83%
Zinc:2.61mg
17.4%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.78%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.43%
Fiber:3.67g
14.66%
Iron:2.03mg
11.3%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.52%
Copper:0.12mg
5.88%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.31%
Source:My Recipes