Potato -Topped Chicken a la King

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.