Paula Deen's Chicken Divan

Ingredients

• 2 bunches Broccolini or broccoli florets, trimmed
• 1 1/2 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Place broccoli tops around edges of baking dish; set aside.

4. 4

   Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.

6. 6

   Remove chicken from skillet, and place over broccoli, leaving as much butter in pan as possible.

7. 7

   Add flour to butter, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Stir in sherry, cream and broth; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.

9. 9

   Spoon sauce over chicken and broccoli.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

11. 11

    Cover, and bake about 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.