Serve this yummy chicken casserole when warm comfort food is required. Make it with leftover or rotisserie chicken to make it even easier. Serve on top of cooked rice, if desired.
2 - 10 oz. packages frozen broccoli, chopped
6 c. cooked, shredded chicken
2 - 10 3/4 oz. cans condensed cream of mushroom, chicken, broccoli or celery soup
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sour cream
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 t. curry powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 c. dry white wine or sherry
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. soft breadcrumbs
2 T. butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11 x 7 inch casserole dish or two 9 inch square aluminum disposable pans with non-stick cooking spray.
Remove the outer wrappings from the boxes of broccoli; open 1 end of each box; microwave on full power for 2 minutes, until thawed. Drain the broccoli well, removing as much liquid as possible; place into the prepared dish/pan. Add the shredded chicken.
In a medium bowl, combine soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, wine, salt and pepper, to taste; whisk together to make a sauce. Pour sauce over the broccoli and chicken; mix well.
Place the mixture in the pans/casserole dish. Pat down evenly, then smooth with a spatula.
Stir together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and melted butter; sprinkle on the top.
Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes.
6-8 servings.