CHICKEN N' BROCCOLI IN MUSHROOM SAUCE

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This chicken casserole is great...chicken smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce on top of broccoli with a buttery bread crumb topping, and a great way to use any leftover chicken that you might have from yesterdays supper, great with leftover turkey too...delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces fresh broccoli stems or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2-1/-3 cups)
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk, fat-free is okay (2/3 cup)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
black pepper
1 dash nutmeg (optional)
1/2-3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • grease a 9-inch square pan.
  • Steam the broccoli spears until tender-crisp, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain, and blot dry on paper towels.
  • Arrange on bottom of baking pan.
  • Evenly place chicken over the broccoli; set aside.
  • FOR SAUCE: heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, swirl to coat bottom of skillet.
  • cook the mushrooms, until they have released their juices (about 7-9 minutes); increase heat to high, cook, uncovered for another 1-2 minutes more, and let liquid evaporate; set aside don't drain the butter, leave in skillet.
  • In a the same skillet, pour in the broth and evaporated milk; whisk in the flour until thick (about 3 minutes), add in the cooked mushrooms back in, with the Parmesan cheese and green onions, black pepper and a Pinch of nutmeg (if using); stir to combine well.
  • Pour the cooked sauce over the chicken and broccoli in the baking dish.
  • Mix all topping ingredients together; sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.7, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 687.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 31.7

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