Chicken Divan

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper.
4. Spread chicken in the bottom of a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish. Top with broccoli. Pour sauce over broccoli and sprinkle with cheese.
5. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Interesting Facts

• The name “Divan” comes from an old French word meaning “meeting place”.
• Chicken Divan is a popular dish in the United States and Canada.
• The original version of the recipe used broccoli and almonds.