Chicken Asparagus Divan - Chicken - World Famous Recipes

Chicken >> Chicken Asparagus Divan

Ingredients:

						
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Poached
4 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1 Large Bunch Asparagus, About 1 ¼ Pounds
1 Cup Milk
½ Cup Chicken Broth
½ Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
½ Cup Fontina Cheese, Shredded
1/3 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ Cup Dry White Wine
1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Grated Lemon Zest

Preparation:
Preheat Oven To 375*f.
Trim Ends Off Asparagus.
Blanch In Boiling, Salted Water Until Just Tender, About 2 Minutes.
Drain And Arrange In Bottom Of An 8-inch Baking Dish.
In Medium Saucepan Over Medium Heat, Melt Butter.
Add Flour, Pepper, Nutmeg And Cayenne And Whisk Until Well Blended.
Gradually Whisk In Milk And Broth; Cook, Stirring Continuously, Until Simmering And Thickened.
Whisk In Wine, Lemon Zest And Salt.
Pour Half The Sauce Evenly Over Asparagus.
Arrange Poached Chicken On Sauce; Sprinkle Fontina Cheese Over Chicken.
Pour Remaining Sauce Over Cheese; Then Top With Parmesan Cheese.
Bake For 20 Minutes, Until Bubbling.
Serve Hot.

Makes 4 Servings. You can serve with your family and friends.