Ingredients

3

cups frozen 100% broccoli florets, thawed

2

cups cubed cooked chicken

1

cup boiling water

3/4

cup milk

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

5

oz. (3/4 cup) uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)

1

(3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cut into cubes

1/4

cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds; mix well. Pour into sprayed casserole. Cover.

Bake at 350°F. for 35 minutes. Uncover; stir well to mix cream cheese. Cover; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until orzo is tender and casserole is bubbly. Sprinkle with almonds.