Chicken-Rice Casserole

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or butter
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 c. milk
2 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked, cut up chicken breast
3 c. cooked white rice

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Melt margarine in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley sprig is desired.

1 serving = 1 cup
Makes 12 servings