Chicken Broccoli Bake (U of M)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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1. Steam broccoli for a few minutes -- do not overcook.

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2. In a saucepan or skillet sauté the diced chicken until done. Set aside.

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3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine and sauté onions until

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translucent. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.

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4. Combine water and bouillon. If using a bouillon cube, heat water slightly

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so that cube will dissolve. Add water and bouillon to saucepan. Heat,

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stirring constantly, until it is thick.

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5. In a separate bowl combine the sour cream and whipping cream. Add some

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of the hot liquid to it to temper the cream mix.

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6. Add cream mixture to remaining hot liquid and blend thoroughly.

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7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Gently simmer mixture for 5 minutes.

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8. Gently fold in the cooked chicken meat and the cooked broccoli.

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9. Place mixture in a casserole dish. Top with combined bread crumbs and

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Parmesan cheese.

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10. Bake in a 325-degree oven until the top is lightly browned and mixture is

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bubbly. Do not overbake, or mixture will separate.

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11. Serve over rice.