Chicken and Crab Casserole

 

2 T butter, divided

¼ C flour

¼ C chicken broth

¼ C milk

1/3 C chopped onion

1 can crabmeat, drained

1 can mushroom stems, drained

½ C crushed saltines crackers

1 T parsley

1/8 t salt

dash pepper

4 boneless chicken breasts

½ C shredded swiss cheese

¼ t paprika

 

In saucepan – melt 2/3 of the butter.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually stir in broth and milk.  Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.  Remove from the heat; set aside.  In skillet sauté onion in remaining butter until tender.  Add the crab, mushrooms, crackers, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 T. of the white sauce.  Heat through.   Flatten chicken breast. Spoon about ½ cup of the crab mixture on each chicken breast.  Roll up and secure with a toothpick.  Place in a greased baking dish.  Top with remaining white sauce.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.  Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer until cheese is melted.  Remove toothpicks to serve.  Serves 3.

 

                                                            Submitted by:  Wednesday Night Kitchen Crew