CHICKEN BROCCOLI AND POTATOES CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Steam broccoli (I use Black& Decker vegetable steamer) until crisp-tender; drain under cold water and set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add in the mushrooms and stir/saute for 5 minutes or until slightly tender.
• Transfer mushrooms using a slotted spoon to the container holding the broccoli (I put them all on a plate).
• Add remaining butter to skillet and let melt over medium heat.
• Add in flour and blend.
• Add in stock, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper; whisk for about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Add in cheese and stir until smooth.
• Using a 4-quart casserole dish, layer half the chicken, half the vegetables; repeat layers.
• Pour sauce over the top.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
• Stir and top with parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8-inch square pan (or any size pan that will hold the mixture).
• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the 2 Tbsp butter; whisk in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk and cook for 1 minute, add in the half and half cream; whisk until thickened and bubbly.
• Add in the Parmesan cheese (if using), cream cheese and the cheddar Or Swiss cheese; stir until the cheese are completely melted.
• Stir in the hash brown potatoes; mix until combined.
• Spoon HALF of the mixture into a prepared baking dish; top with the broccoli, spoon the remaining mixture over the broccoli.
• Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese, mix to combine; add in melted butter, mix well.
• Remove the casserole from the oven.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture just around the edges of the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.
• Remove from oven; let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: do not overcook the broccoli, as it will become too soft when baked in the casserole.