Chicken and Broccoli Divan

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tbsp margarine
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp tarragon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 4 cups broccoli spears
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup short grain brown rice

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Sauté chicken in margarine until golden brown. Remove from pan, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.
3. Thoroughly whisk flour into the pan juices, stirring over medium heat. Slowly whisk in milk and stir until smooth. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in tarragon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
4. Blanch broccoli in boiling water until just slightly tender – do NOT overcook it!
5. Prepare rice according to package directions.
6. Spread rice in greased baking pan and top with broccoli, chicken, sauce and cheese. Bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and brown.