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Comforting Chicken Casserole




Source of Recipe


nevadasmama






List of Ingredients



• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
  
• 3 quarts water
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• Stuffing:
  
• 6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
  
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• Sauce:
  
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
• 6 eggs, beaten
  






Instructions



1. In a soup kettle, combine the first 7 ingredients, Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
   
2. Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; dice and set aside. Strain broth and skim fat; discard onion, celery and bay leaf. Set aside 6 cups broth for sauce.
   
3. In a bowl, combine stuffing cubes, parsley and sage. Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add to stuffing mixture and mix well; set aside.
   
4. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth, Gradually add reserved broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
   
5. In a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish, layer half of the chicken, stuffing and sauce. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until a knife comes out clean.
   
6. Yield: 12 servings