Quick and Easy Chicken (or Turkey) Divan Over Potatoes

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Quick and Easy Chicken (or Turkey) Divan Over Potatoes

What a way to enjoy chicken (or turkey) leftovers.  It’s always a good idea to have a little cooked diced chicken around during the holidays and if it’s Thanksgiving, well then that’s all taken care of because who doesn’t have turkey leftovers after the big feast?  This dish is fast and easy, just the way we want it after a long day of holiday preparations or just a long day.  It has been one of my family’s go-to dinners since the kids were very little since it covers all the food groups in one simple dish.

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It starts with the Idaho potato (shameless plug for my home state’s signature icon).  I am a big microwave-my-potatoes gal whenever you’re short on time since it takes less than 5 minutes per potato and produces a nice soft potato ready for mashing or smothering or both.  The olive oil coating is a must for that perfect skin you won’t want to waste.  The Divan sauce is simply divine.  I saute the broccoli and garlic in butter until tender, then stir in chicken broth, reduced-fat cream cheese and Parmesan cheese for a lovely cream sauce that is full of flavor.  Finally comes the chicken (or turkey)  Quick and easy, right?  Smother the microwaved potatoes with the sauce and top with cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles if desired.

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Never mind that this dish is a much healthier version of a traditional divan sauce that is typically loaded with lots of butter, cream and sour cream.  I don’t miss all those calories because the substitutions in this “done light” version are tasty compromises.

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