Homemade Chicken Divan

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Steam or blanch broccoli 3 minutes until bright green; drain well and spread in a greased 9-by-13-inch dish. Layer chicken on top.
2. 2Melt 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually add broth and milk. Simmer 4 minutes until thickened.
3. 3Remove from heat and whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheddar until smooth.
4. 4Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
5. 5Toss panko with melted butter and scatter over the top.
6. 6Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden and the center reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving.