POTATO -TOPPED CHICKEN A LA KING RECIPE - (5/5)

Potato -Topped Chicken a la King Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 20

CASSEROLE
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup frozen Baby Sweet Peas
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups potato flakes
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup green onions; cook and stir 1 minute. Add flour,1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper; stir until blended. Gradually add broth and1/2 cup milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add chicken and peas; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish or oval gratin dish. In medium saucepan, combine water,3 tablespoons butter, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in potato flakes and 3/4 cup milk. Add egg; mix well. Spoon or pipe potato mixture over chicken mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons green onions and paprika. Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and top is light golden brown.