Monday, December 12, 2011

Monday, December 12th, 2011 - Mom's Chicken Divan

Recipe:

.4 kg chicken breasts (two large chicken breasts)
2 small heads of broccoli
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp curry powder
pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter

Boil chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes.  Cut up broccoli and steam for 5-10 minutes.  Mix bread crumbs with melted butter.  Put broccoli in a large baking dish.  Shred chicken, then add to baking dish.  In a separate bowl, mix chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and pepper.  Pour over chicken mixture.  Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.  Put bread crumbs on top.


I used gruyere which also works, but might not be as available in US.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Thursday, December 8th, 2011 - Broccoli Cheese Soup

Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/11/broccoli-cheese-soup/

Changes: Did half the recipe, was enough for two people for main course

We liked this and I am adding it to the rotation.