Title: Creamy Chicken Casserole
Categories: Entree Chicken Casserole Diet Lowfat
Yield: 6 Servings
| 2 | tb | All purpose flour |
| 1 | tb | Non-fat powdered milk |
| 1 1/4 | c | Skim milk |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | | Pepper to taste |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried leaf marjoram |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried leaf thyme |
| 1/2 | c | Celery, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 | c | Sliced mushrooms |
| 1 | c | Chicken broth |
| 1 | tb | Chicken broth |
| 3 | c | Cooked rice |
| 2 1/2 | c | Cubed cooked chicken |
| 1 | tb | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 1/4 | c | Slivered almonds (optional) |
Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium saucepan, combine flour and powdered
milk. Slowly add skim milk, stirring to blend. Cook over medium heat until
sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, marjoram and thyme,
set aside. In a large non-stick skillet over low heat, cook celery and
mushrooms in 1 tablespoon broth until tender. Stir in rice, 1 cup broth,
chicken and sauce. Pour into a shallow casserole. Sprinkle with parsley
(and almonds). Bake, covered 35 minutes; remove lid and bake about 10
minutes longer or until bubbling. Serve immediately. Cal: 224, Fat: 2 g.