This was my husband's favorite casserole when we were young and pinching pennies. It really is good! And so simple...even your cat could make it. But of course, the cat would have to eat some. It should take under an hour to make and bake 'till done. Perfect for a school night.
Ingredients:
1 lb, Rotisserie chicken meat, torn into pieces (or bake 4 chicken breast halves ahead of time)
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 1/2 C sour cream (you can use light sour cream, but the sauce may be a bit more liquid)
1/2 t lemon juice
1/2 t curry powder
1 1/2 t salt (preferably kosher)
1 1/4 C stale breadcrumbs (or use store-bought Panko crumbs)
1 10-oz package frozen broccoli, or two medium-size fresh broccoli heads, chopped into florets
2 T melted butter
2 C cooked white rice (if you're short of time, you can buy it pre-cooked)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl and 1/2 C of the breadcrumbs. Reserve the remaining crumbs. Microwave or steam broccoli until cooked. Arrange on the bottom of a greased, 9X12" baking pan. Place an even layer of chicken pieces on top of the broccoli. Pour sour cream mixture evenly over the broccoli. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 C breadcrumbs over the top. Drizzle 2 T butter over the breadcrumbs. Bake 20-25 minutes and serve on a bed of rice.
Note: This really doesn't freeze well. The breadcrumbs get mooshy.
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