Broccoli Chicken Casserole
- 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
- 1 lb fresh broccoli
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 12 cup mayonnaise
- 12 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 14 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Place chicken in a Dutch oven, and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
- Simmer 1 hour or until tender.
- Remove chicken, and let cool.
- Bone chicken, and chop meat; set aside.
- Trim off large leaves of broccoli.
- Remove tough ends of lower stalks, and wash broccoli thoroughly.
- Separate into spears.
- Cook broccoli, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
- Combine soup, mayonnaise, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Set aside.
- Arrange broccoli in a lightly greased 12x8x2 inch baking dish; top with chicken and soup mixture.
- Combine breadcrumbs and butter, stirring well; sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over top of casserole; return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
chickens, fresh broccoli, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, butter, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-chicken-casserole-399546 (may not work)