Paula Deen'S Chicken Divan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches Broccolini or 2 bunches 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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
Place broccoli tops around edges of baking dish; set aside.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
Remove chicken from skillet, and place over broccoli, leaving as much butter in pan as possible.
Add flour to butter, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in sherry, cream and broth; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Spoon sauce over chicken and broccoli.
Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
Cover, and bake about 30 minutes.
Serve immediately.