CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Next time I’m going to add rice.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
4-6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk 
1/2 cup + 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons Frank’s Hot Chili sauce
1/3 bag tater tots, frozen

  • Preheat oven to 375˚.
  • Melt the butter in heavy saucepan. 
  • Blend in flour and salt to make a perfect roux. Cook until bubbly. 
  • Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk.
  • Whisk until smooth and heated through. 
  • Cook, constantly stirring until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir into the finished sauce 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard. 
  • Fold in broccoli and cook for 10 more minutes to softened. 
  • Stir in chicken, hot sauce, salt and pepper. 
  • Pour mixture into 9×9 inch baking dish that’s been sprayed with PURE . 
  • Top evenly with tater tots and cheese; bake for 35 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and serve.