Real Food Recipes - Classic Chicken Divan

2 bunches fresh brocolli or 2 (10-oz.) pkgs. frozen broccoli
1/4 c. real butter
1/4 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 c. homemade chicken bone stock (click here for recipe) or 1 (16-0z.) can organic chicken broth
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream (not whipped)
3 T. cooking sherry (make sure this is "cooking" sherry)
1/2 t. real sea salt or Redmond's Real Salt
dash freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 1 whole chicken cooked, boned and meat sliced thin
Directons: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook broccoli in boiling water; drain (cook just until crispy tender). In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter; blend in four. Add chicken stock; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cream, sherry, salt and pepper. Place broccoli crosswise in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour half the sauce over. Top with chicken slices. To remaining sauce, add Parmesan cheese; pour over chicken; sprinkle with extra cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly. Place under broiler until sauce is golden. Makes 6-8 servings.

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