Rigatoni Chicken Divan

This is a recipe from my mother-in-law's recipe box.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (10 ounce) package  chopped broccoli, thawed
• 3  cups  uncooked rigatoni pasta
• 2 -3  cups  cooked chicken

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook rigatoni according to package directions (I like al dente).
3. Pour cooked rigatoni into a greased 2-quart casserole.
4. Add the broccoli and chicken, combine gently.
5. In a saucepan, make the sauce.
6. Melt the butter in the saucepan over low to medium heat.
7. Add the flour gradually until smooth and bubbly.
8. Combine the chicken stock and heavy cream.
9. Add to the flour mixture.
10. Cook over low heat until thick.
11. Pour over casserole.
12. Add the parmesan cheese and brown in the oven, about 20 minutes.
13. If you feel the dish is too dry, you can add a can of cream of broccoli soup over the casserole.