ESCALLOPED CHICKEN - "GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S RECIPE" RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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Escalloped Chicken -

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 19

CUSTARD SAUCE:
1 large stewing chicken cooked and diced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup margarine
6 cups day-old bread
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning - (to 1 tspn)
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 cup chicken fat or part butter or margarine
1 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Cook chicken; dice and set aside. Brown dry bread crumbs in the butter and set aside. Saute celery, onion, and parsley in margarine in skillet for about 5 minutes. Cut day-old bread into small pieces. Add sauteed vegetables to the bread, tossing lightly. Add seasonings and chicken broth. Turn into greased 13- by 9-inch casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 the Custard Sauce and then the diced chicken. Pour remaining custard over top. Sprinkle with prepared bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. For the Custard Sauce: Melt chicken fat and butter in a large sauce pan. Blend in flour, gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly. Add salt, stirring until mixture becomes very thick. Blend a little of the hot mixture into the eggs, then add to the remaining mixture in the saucepan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.

Laney Stilwell
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This recipe is a catastrophe.


Rasaq Abiola
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This recipe is the worst.


Sadaqat Babar
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This recipe is a nightmare.


Ashraf Miha
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This recipe is a disaster.


Chela Jones
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This recipe is a fail.


Harrison Jefwa
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This recipe is not worth the effort.


Mucyuneje Elissa
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Shazad sahab
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I would not recommend this recipe.


RACHEL LOVE
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This recipe was easy to follow, but the results were not as good as I expected.


Colobaly Alatar
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Prince Jakaria
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it turned out much better.


absgot
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Raja Sohail Khan jatoi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zia Ragh
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Emotions Pagol
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Tracy Bell
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisf


Gabriela Pena
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I've even started experimenting with different ingredients, like adding mushrooms or spinach to the


Anwar Anwar
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This recipe brings back so many fond memories of family gatherings. My great-grandmother used to make this dish all the time, and it was always a hit. I recently tried making it myself, and it turned out just as good as hers! The chicken was tender a