Classic Chicken Divan

 3-4 stalks broccoli

1/4 c butter

6 T flour

2 c chicken broth

1/2 c whipping cream

1/2 -1 c shredded parmesan cheese

3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1/4 c Parmesan cheese

Cook broccoli Melt butter. Blend in flour. Add 1/2 t. salt and dash pepper. Add chicken broth and cook and stir till mixture chicken and bubbles. Stir in cream. Stir in parmesan cheese.

Place broccoli in casserole dish. Pour half the sauce over. Add chicken. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 for 20 min. or till heated through. Then broil just till sauce is golden about 5 minutes.

*I like to double the sauce. 

**Sabrina serves over coconut rice

Suzanne's Broccoli Chicken Bowtie Pasta

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips

1 1/2 c small broccoli flowerets

3/4 c oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (thoroughly drained and thin sliced)

1 t. basil leaves

pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

salt and pepper 

1/4 c. white grape juice

3/4 c chicken broth

1 T. butter

1/2 lb bowtie pasta, cooked and drained

Grated parmesan cheese

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute garlic 1 min until golden. Add chicken, saute till white and almost completely cooked. Add broccoli and saute until crisp tender then add tomatoes, basil, red pepper salt and pepper. Add juice, broth and butter. Cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Toss cooked pasta w chicken mixture and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.   Yummy...serves 4