1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
2 (10-oz.) packages frozen broccoli spears
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 lb.)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease an 11- x 7-inch or 2.5-quart baking dish.
Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; add yolk mixture to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in sherry and next 3 ingredients. Fold in whipped cream.
Microwave broccoli according to package directions; drain. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
Cover with chopped chicken.
Pour sauce over chicken, and sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.
Bake at 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
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