Chicken and Broccoli Casserole With Garlic and Creamed Spinach

This was inspired by 3 different recipes. Enjoy.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-12
• Yields: 2 casseroles

Ingredients

• 1  lb penne pasta
• 1 (9 ounce) box  frozen boil in a bag  creamed spinach
• 4  tablespoons butter or 4  tablespoons margarine
• 2  medium onions
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 10  tablespoons flour
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 2  cups milk
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 3  cups broccoli
• 4  cups  cooked chicken, shredded
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta and creamed spinach according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, sauté onions and garlic in butter or margarine until onions are translucent.
3. Mix flour in with onions and garlic.
4. Mix in chicken broth then milk.
5. Add salt and pepper.
6. Simmer and stir until sauce is thicker.
7. Drain pasta, preheat oven to 350.
8. Mix pasta with sauce, broccoli, chicken, creamed spinach and cheese.
9. Spray two casserole dishes with cooking spray.
10. Fill the two casserole dishes with mixture.
11. Cover casserole dishes and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
12. Remove covers and cook for 10 minutes more.
13. Remove from oven, let cool to a reasonable level and serve.