Ingredients
1 lb fresh broccoli *
1 1/2 cup cubed, cooked chicken
1 can cream of broccoli soup **
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp dry bread crumbs
Directions
IN A 9" PIE PLATE OR SHALLOW CASSEROLE DISH, ARRANGE BROCCOLI; TOP
WITH CHICKEN. COMBINE SOUP AND MILK; POUR OVER CHICKEN. SPRINKLE WITH
CHEESE. COMBINE BUTTER AND BREAD CRUMBS. SPRINKLE OVER CHEESE. BAKE
AT 450 DEG F. FOR 15 MINUTES OR UNTIL HOT. (MICROWAVE ON HIGH FOR 6
MINUTES.)
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Chicken; Poultry; Vegetable
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