Shelly's Recipe

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4-1/2 cups milk
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
Dash of garlic salt
6 to 8 seasoned chicken parts

Add mushrooms and celery to melted butter in saucepan and sauté until golden. Stir in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk and bring to the boiling point, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heats. Blend in water. Add rice and garlic salt, mixing well. Pour into a large roaster or baking pan. Arrange chicken pieces on top of rice mixture. Cover and bake for 3 hours at 300. Serves 6 to 8