Chicken Broccoli Bake
4 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
3 cups broccoli florets
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced/pressed
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded (I used sharp cheddar)
2 tablespoons fried onions (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non-stick spray.
Place chicken and broccoli in a large mixing bowl. I used raw broccoli; I like mine to be crunchy. If you like your broccoli to be soft, steam it in the microwave 2-3 minutes first.
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil with salt and pepper. When onion is soft and slightly brown (about 3-5 minutes), add cream cheese to saute pan. When cream cheese is melted, whisk in chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Allow to simmer for about a minute, or until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cream cheese and onion mixture to chicken and broccoli. Mix well. Add 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese and mix again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly in baking pan. Add remaining 3/4 cup cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling. Add the fried onions and bake 5 minutes more.
ENJOY!!
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