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

Wash, trim and cut broccoli into small stalks. Cook in small amount of boiling unsalted water, 10-15 minutes or until tender but still crisp. Drain.

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 in shallow baking pan. Cover with sliced chicken and pour mushroom sauce over all. Top with parsley and bread crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees, uncovered, 15 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown on top.

This recipe follows the guidelines developed by the American Heart Association.