Dinner Tonight: February 27, 2011

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cooked diced chicken
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. parsley

Topping Ingredients:

• 2 cups coarsely chopped dried bread
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

1. Place oil in large skillet.  Add onions, celery, garlic, and carrots.  Cover over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli to the skillet and continue cooking over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, broth, parsley, and pepper and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. While broccoli mixture is simmer, combine bread pieces, cheese, olive oil, and garlic powder in a small bowl. 
5. Spoon broccoli mixture into a greased casserole pan.  Sprinkle bread mixture on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.