Chicken And Broccoli Casserole - Chicken

Chicken >> Chicken And Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

						
½ Cup Butter Or Margarine, Divided Use
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1 (16-ounce) Package Fresh Broccoli Flowerets
¼ Cup All-purpose Flour
2 Cups Milk
½ Cup (2 Ounces) Shredded Swiss Cheese
½ Cup (2 Ounces) Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
¼ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Preparation:
Melt ¼ Cup Butter In A Large Skillet Over Medium Heat; Add Chicken, And Sauté Until Done.
Remove Chicken From Skillet, And Set Aside.
Cook Broccoli In A Steamer Basket Over Boiling Water 2 Minutes Or Until Crisp-tender.
Remove From Heat; Drain Well, And Set Aside.
Melt Remaining ¼ Cup Butter In Skillet Over Medium Heat.
Whisk In Flour, And Cook, Whisking Constantly, 1 Minute.
Gradually Add Milk, And Cook, Whisking Constantly, Until Thickened And Bubbly.
Remove From Heat, And Stir In Swiss Cheese, ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, And Salt.
Layer Half Of Chicken, Broccoli, And Cheese Sauce In A Lightly Greased 11 X 7-inch Baking Dish.
Repeat Layer Once.
Cover And Chill Casserole Up To 8 Hours, If Desired; Remove From Refrigerator, And Let Stand At Room Temperature 30 Minutes Before Baking.
Bake, Covered, At 350*f (175*c) For 20 Minutes.
Uncover And Sprinkle With 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, If Desired, And Bake 5 More Minutes.

Makes 4 Servings. You can serve with your family and friends.