Creamy Italian Broccoli

I acquired a lot of side dish recipes from our local store. So I'm posting the ones that sound good. Eat as is or serve with chicken Kiev, here is a recipe I found Shanna's Favorite Chicken Kiev'. low Carb

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
•  salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄4 cups half-and-half
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (14 ounce) package  baby broccoli florets, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
2. Sauté shallot in butter until soft, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in flour, seasoning, salt and pepper.
4. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Slowly add half-and-half and lemon juice.
6. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
7. Stir together sauce and broccoli.
8. Serve as is or with chicken Kiev.