Comforting Chicken Casserole

Name: Comforting Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs broiler or 3 -4 lbs broiler-fryer chickens; 3 quarts water; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 eggs, beaten

Submitted by internetnut

"If you're looking for a dish that's sure to satisfy your group, you can't beat this hearty casserole, with layers of chicken and stuffing. This recipe is from Pat Price Cook. I found it in Taste Of Home magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 12

ingredients

3 -4 lbs broiler or 3 -4 lbs broiler-fryer chickens
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
Stuffing
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
¹⁄₂ teaspoon rubbed sage
¹⁄₂ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons butter
Sauce
¹⁄₂ cup butter, cubed
³⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
6 eggs, beaten

directions

In a soup kettle, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; dice and set aside. Strain broth and skim fat; discard onion, celery and bay leaf. Set aside 6 cups broth for sauce.
In a bowl, combine stuffing cubes, parsley and sage. Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add to stuffing mixture. Mix well; set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add reserved broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into eggs, return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
In a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish, layer half of the chicken, stuffing and sauce. Repeat layers. Cover; bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife comes out clean.

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