Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccoli
• 2-4 skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk or half and half
• 1/3 sherry wine or white wine
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325

2. Put steamed broccoli in baking dish and add shredded chicken

3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, wine and milk until incorporated. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce is the consistency you desire. Add a dash of nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheese blend and whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Pour sauce over broccoli and chicken, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 30-40 minutes covered except for the last 10 minutes.

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