Ingredients
2
cups frozen broccoli florets
2
tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2
cup sliced celery
1/2
cup chopped carrot
1
medium onion, chopped
1
teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2
cups milk
1
can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth
2
cups diced cooked chicken
1
cup shredded American or Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Preparation
Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain.
Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and thyme; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in flour until well blended. Add milk and broth; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
Stir in chicken and cooked broccoli; simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add cheese; stir until melted.
