Description

This casserole will definitely become a family favorite. It's also a fantastic dish to serve to company or take to a gather ing or a pot luck.

Ingredients

• Bread Crumb Topping:
• 3/4 c. panko or regular bread crumbs
• 2 T. butter, melted
• Filling:
• 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, stalks discarded, florets trimmed into 1-inch pieces
• 1 T. salt for the cooking water
• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 t. dried thyme
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, from about 3, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 oz. smoked or regular mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 oz. jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

Steps

1. Topping:
2. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and butter; set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X13 inch baking dish; set aside.