Chicken Mystery

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 pt. half and half or light cream
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 c. chow mein noodles
  • 1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, drained
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts (optional)
  • 2/3 c. mayonnaise plus 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Have ready a 2-quart casserole.
  3. 3
    Melt butter in a medium size heavy saucepan over low heat.
  4. 4
    Add flour and stir until smooth and frothy.
  5. 5
    Let mixture bubble about 3 minutes, stirring often.
  6. 6
    Gradually stir in half and half. Increase heat to medium and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
  7. 7
    Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  8. 8
    Put remaining ingredients except sauce and mayonnaise in baking dish. Stir in mayonnaise, then white sauce. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  9. 9
    Makes 6 regular servings.

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