Chicken Divan

This homestyle casserole is great for using up leftover chicken or turkey.  It's one of my favourite meals to take to families with a new baby.

Ingredients:

20 oz. broccoli (1 large head) or green beans

2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, chopped

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/3 cup evaporated milk (omit if using a European brand of cream of chicken soup)

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Topping: 1 cup soft bread crumbs mixed with 2 Tbsp melted butter or margarine.

Begin by steaming the broccoli or beans until crisp-tender. Put into the bottom of a greased casserole dish.

Layer chicken/turkey on top.

Combine mayonnaise, soup, lemon juice and curry powder.  Pour over chicken/turkey layer.

Spread mayo mixture evenly atop chicken, then sprinkle with cheese:

To make topping:  Melt butter or margarine in microwave-safe bowl.

Break 2 slices of bread into small cubes and blend in melted butter/margarine.  Spread crumb topping evenly on top of cheese layer.

Bake at 350 F (180 C) for 30 minutes or till heated through.