Country Chicken Casserole

 
Ingredients -
8 slices French Country Bread, crusts removed and cut into squares, white part diced separately
1/2 teaspoon Ground Sage
2 cups diced Cooked Chicken Breast
1/2 cup chopped Celery
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped Onion
1/2 teaspoon Salt, plus more as needed
1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper, plus more if needed
2 Large Eggs
1-1/2 cups Whole Milk

White Sauce:
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cup Heavy Cream (whipping cream)
Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

2 cups shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

 
Preparation:

1. Spread crust squares on bottom of buttered 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.

2. Sprinkle with sage.

3. In medium bowl, combine cooked chicken breast, chopped celery, mayonnaise, chopped onion, ½-teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.

4. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread crusts.

5. Arrange white bread pieces over the chicken mixture.

6. In small bowl, beat 2 eggs with milk. Pour mixture over bread.

7. Refrigerate overnight.

White Sauce:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan, over medium heat.

2. Stir in flour to form a roux. Continue stirring 1 minute.

3. Remove saucepan from stovetop and slowly whisk in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 12-15 minutes or until dense.

To Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Pour sauce over casserole.

3. Bake 45 minutes.

4. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

5. Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes.

 



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