Joann's chicken broccoli casserole

Ingredients
2 heads of broccoli slightly steamed and chopped ( two bags)
5 chicken breast, cooked but not over done and cut in cubes
2 cans of cream of chicken soup ( I make from scratch)
1.5 cup mayonnaise
2 T lemon juice
6 T white wine
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup bread crumbs
6 T of butter
serves 8 but can also cut recipe in half
Directions
Arrange steamed broccoli in 9X13 pan, then place chicken on top.
Mix soup, mayo, lemon, and wine.
Then pour mixture over chicken.
Sprinkle with cheese, then sprinkle crumbs, and then drizzle melted butter over top.
COVER and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover for last 10 minutes.
Cream of chicken (yields 4 cups)
1.5 cups chicken stock
1/2 onion
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley ( can omit)
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 pinch paprika
1 cup milk
3/4 cup all purpose flour
Directions
Place 1 Tablesppon of chicken in saucepan over medium low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic in the broth until they are softened, about 3 minutes. pour in the rest of broth and 1/2 cup of milk, and shist in the salt, black pepper, parsely , lemon pepper, and paprika. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 2 min.
Wish together the remaining milk and the flour until smooth , and whisk the milk mixture into the hot stock mixture, Keep whisking continuously to avoid lumps utnil the soup comes almost to a boil and thickens.


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