Mom’s Broccoli Chicken

It’s broccoli, it’s chicken, it’s water chestnuts, and it’s a little zany brilliance. What’s not to like? When my mom first came to Nashville, she lived with an American family with a very food-savvy grandma. It was there that she was exposed to classic Southern fare, from pies to casseroles, for the first time. With practice, my mom was able to mimic those casseroles—but with Asian flavors—for her customers. The closest thing I can compare this recipe to is a broccoli cheddar casserole, bu