Amish Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Here it is; the first ever recipe posted here that has meat! Enjoy! This one is a crowd pleaser and I am almost always asked for the recipe after serving it. I got this one from a little booklet called Cook Books by Good Books, Casseroles.

1 1/4 lb fresh broccoli chopped and cooked

4-6 cups cooked chicken, coarsely diced

6 tbls butter or margarine

6 tbsp flour

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 cups milk

1/2 cup mayo

1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 tbs butter or margarine

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1. Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9x13 baking dish. Layer chicken over broccoli.

2. In a sauce pan melt the 6 tbs butter, stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in mild and continue stirring until the white sauce is smooth and comes to a boil. Remove from heat.

3. combine may and lemon juice with white sauce and pour over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.

4. melt 2 tbsp butter. Stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle over casserole.

5. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Note: I have made this with veggie chicken or with only the broccoli with good results.