Ingredients

8 Half Chicken Breasts

2 (10 oz) packages frozen broccoli spears OR 2 to 3 pounds fresh broccoli

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 1/4 cups grated mild Cheddar cheese

1 cup (1/2 pint) sour cream, at room temperature

Paprika

Preparation

  1. Simmer chicken in lightly salted water to cover for 25 minutes (10 minutes for boneless) or just until cooked through. Skin and bone cooked chicken.
  2. Cook broccoli and drain.
  3. Over medium heat, melt butter in stainless steel, glass or enamel saucepan. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce; cook, stirring until thickened.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese, heating gently until melted.
  5. Empty sour cream into medium bowl; gradually add cheese sauce, stirring constantly. Salt to taste.
  6. Arrange broccoli in 8 portions in baking dish. Top each with half a chicken breast, pour sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees F. 20 minutes or until heated through. Brown under broiler if desired.