Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

1/4 cup butter, divided
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth and milk
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 (10 oz) pkg frozen petite peas, thawed
1 cup cooked noodles
1 tbsp sherry whine
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp butter, softened

Melt half the butter in a skillet; gradually stir in flour and cook over low heat, stirring until flour is incorporated into the butter. Add the liquids and seasonings. Cook over low heat, about 10 minutes or until thickened. Saute mushrooms lightly in remaining butter in a separate skillet. Add to cream sauce, along with next 4 ingredients. Place in a greased casserole dish; top with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Bake for 30 minutes at 350. Serves 4-6.