Chicken Divan

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Gradually add the half-and-half and sherry; cook and stir until thickened. Blend in the soup and remove from heat.

2. 2

   Place the broccoli in an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with the rice, then half the sauce. Top with the chicken.

3. 3

   Stir the cheddar into the remaining sauce and pour over the chicken.

4. 4

   Melt the remaining butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole.

5. 5

   Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes until heated through.