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January 29 2015

MN Hotdish - Chicken and Broccoli Bake

    2 10 3/4 - ounce cans reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
    1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs, divided
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon curry powder
    1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
    2 16 - ounce packages frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
    1 2 - 2 1/4 - pound purchased roasted chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (3 cups)
    1 tablespoon butter, melted

For sauce: In a medium bowl, combine condensed soup, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, half of the cheese, the lemon juice, curry powder and pepper. Set aside.
    
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, chicken and about two-thirds of the sauce. Turn mixture into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Top evenly with remaining sauce.
    
Combine the remaining cheese and bread crumbs and the melted butter; sprinkle crumb mixture over casserole in dish.
    
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.