CHICKEN CROQUETTES AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Remove chicken from broth; strain broth, reserving 1 1/2 cups. Set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor bowl.
• Place chicken in processor bowl; process 45 seconds or until chicken is finely chopped, but not smooth. Set aside.
• Saute 1/2 cup diced celery and 1/2 cup diced onion in a large skillet coated with cooking spray.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in chicken, egg substitute, salt, and pepper.
• Combine cornstarch, milk, and 1/2 cup reserved broth in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir sauce into chicken mixture; shape into 6 croquettes.
• Combine cracker crumbs and paprika; roll croquettes in crumbs, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with Mushroom Sauce.
• Yield: 6 servings Mushroom Sauce: Saute mushrooms in margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups.