Kae's Classic Turkey Divan 🦃🥦

This comforting and creamy dish is a family favorite that's perfect for using up leftover turkey or chicken. With tender broccoli and a rich, cheesy sauce, it's both hearty and satisfying. Enjoy it as a cozy dinner or impress your guests at your next gathering!

Ingredients

For the sauce

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry (or white wine)
½ cup whipped cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for topping)
A pinch of nutmeg

For the casserole

1½ lbs. fresh broccoli, cooked and drained (or 2 packs of frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained)
5 large slices of cooked turkey or chicken breast (about ¾ pound)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Gradually whisk in the flour, cooking until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.

🔍 Tips: Make sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth sauce!

Remove from heat and gradually stir in the chicken broth. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute until thickened.
Remove from the heat once again and stir in the sherry and nutmeg. Gently fold in the whipped cream and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese until combined.
In an ungreased baking dish (approximately 11½"x7"x1½"), layer the hot broccoli first, followed by the turkey or chicken slices.
Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the turkey and broccoli, then sprinkle with the additional ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
Preheat the oven to broil. Place the dish about 3 to 5 inches from the heat source and broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.

⚠️ Watch closely to prevent burning! Every oven is different, so stay nearby.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your Turkey Divan with a crisp green salad or warm bread to soak up the delicious sauce. 🍞🥗 It's a delightful dish that will warm your heart and fill your tummy!

Variations

Vegetarian: Substitute cooked chickpeas or white beans for turkey to make it plant-based.
Add More Veggies: Feel free to mix in other veggies like cooked carrots or cauliflower for added nutrients and flavor!
Extra Creamy: Use crème fraîche instead of whipped cream for a richer sauce.
Spicy Kick: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat! 🌶️

Enjoy this classic dish that's sure to become a staple in your home!

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Here’s the text from the image: **CLASSIC TURKEY DIVAN** - ¼ cup butter or margarine - ¼ cup all-purpose flour - 1½ cups chicken broth - 2 tbls. sherry - ½ cup whipping cream, whipped - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1½ lbs. fresh broccoli, cooked and drained, or 2 pkgs. broccoli spears cooked and drained - 5 large slices cooked turkey or chicken breast meat (about ¾ pound) - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in chicken broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in wine and nutmeg; gently fold in whipped cream and ½ cup cheese. Place hot broccoli in ungreased baking dish, 11½"x7"x1½", top with turkey or chicken slices. Pour sauce over meat. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Set oven control at broil. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is golden brown. Serves 5 - 6. Kae Handschin

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# Kae's Classic Turkey Divan 🦃🥦 This comforting and creamy dish is a family favorite that's perfect for using up leftover turkey or chicken. With tender broccoli and a rich, cheesy sauce, it's both hearty and satisfying. Enjoy it as a cozy dinner or impress your guests at your next gathering! ## Ingredients ### For the sauce - ¼ cup butter or margarine - ¼ cup all-purpose flour - 1½ cups chicken broth - 2 tablespoons sherry (or white wine) - ½ cup whipped cream - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for topping) - A pinch of nutmeg ### For the casserole - 1½ lbs. fresh broccoli, cooked and drained (or 2 packs of frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained) - 5 large slices of cooked turkey or chicken breast (about ¾ pound) ## Instructions 1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. 2. Gradually whisk in the flour, cooking until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. > 🔍 Tips: Make sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth sauce! 3. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the chicken broth. Return to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute until thickened. 4. Remove from the heat once again and stir in the sherry and nutmeg. Gently fold in the whipped cream and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese until combined. 5. In an ungreased baking dish (approximately 11½"x7"x1½"), layer the hot broccoli first, followed by the turkey or chicken slices. 6. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the turkey and broccoli, then sprinkle with the additional ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. 7. Preheat the oven to broil. Place the dish about 3 to 5 inches from the heat source and broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. > ⚠️ Watch closely to prevent burning! Every oven is different, so stay nearby. ## Serving Suggestions Serve your Turkey Divan with a crisp green salad or warm bread to soak up the delicious sauce. 🍞🥗 It's a delightful dish that will warm your heart and fill your tummy! ## Variations - **Vegetarian**: Substitute cooked chickpeas or white beans for turkey to make it plant-based. - **Add More Veggies**: Feel free to mix in other veggies like cooked carrots or cauliflower for added nutrients and flavor! - **Extra Creamy**: Use crème fraîche instead of whipped cream for a richer sauce. - **Spicy Kick**: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat! 🌶️ Enjoy this classic dish that's sure to become a staple in your home!

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