2. Cut the broccoli into bite size pieces and cook for 5 minutes. Do not
    over cook the broccoli.

3. Heat the oil in a nonstick pan and sauté the onion and garlic until limp.

4. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer alternating the chicken, broccoli,
    cheddar cheese and onion mixture.

5. Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir until the flour is
    mixed into the butter and there are no lumps left. Add the milk slowly
    and stir. Add the thyme, salt and black pepper. Stir and heat through.

6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli . Sprinkle the top with a
    thin layer of bread crumbs and grating cheese.

7. Cover and bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 30 minutes. Remove the
    cover and bake for another 15 minutes.