French chicken bake

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupButter
1poundsMushrooms; sliced
1cupCelery; chopped
¼cupCornstarch
2teaspoonsSalt
¼teaspoonWhite pepper
1teaspoonThyme leaves; dried
4cupsMilk
4cupsCooked chicken; diced
8ouncesEgg noodles; cooked and drained
¼cupWhite wine
1cupBread crumbs; fine dry

Directions

Recipe by: Come and Get It! by Jr. Welfare League of Talladega, Al Heat 6 Tbs of butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and celery; saute 5 mins. Strain and set aside, reserving juices. In saucepan, mix next 4 ingredients. Gradually stir in reserved juices and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 min. Remove from heat. Stir in next 3 ingredients. Pour into 3-Qt casserole dish. Melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over top. Bake for 20 mins at 400 degrees. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.

Originally submitted to book by Mrs. Michael G. Helton (Lynda)