Saucy Chicken Squares

Name: Saucy Chicken Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk

When I serve a meal that's considered good by all eight members of my family, I call that recipe a winner. These chicken squares with mushroom sauce passed the test.—Irene Burkholder, Leola, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 cups chicken broth
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 celery rib, chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, broth, eggs, celery, pimientos, onion, salt and poultry seasoning. Stir in the chicken and rice.
Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cut chicken casserole into squares. Serve with mushroom sauce.