1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom slices with liquid
1 lb. cooked chicken, sliced (or 2 c. cooked chicken)
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook broccoli according to package directions. Mix butter and flour together in saucepan. Cook briefly over medium heat. Blend in chicken broth, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Stir in mushrooms and their liquid. Season to taste.

Place broccoli pieces in a shallow pan. Cover with sliced chicken and pour mushroom sauce over all. Top with parsley and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and brown on top.

Variation: This recipe may be made with asparagus.