Low-Cost Recipes

List of Ingredients:

• 3 cups chicken, cooked; cubed
• 1/2 cup butter; divided
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium chicken bullion
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cups long grain rice; cooked
• 12 ounces processed American cheese; cubed
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 tube butter flavored crackers; crushed

Preparation or Cooking Instructions:

Spread rice in greased 13 x 9 pan.

In a saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter, stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, bullion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat and add chicken, cheese, and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted. Pour mixture over rice.

Melt remaining butter, mix in crushed butter flavored crackers. Sprinkle over cheese mixture.

Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand for a couple of minutes before serving.

Garnishments: (optional)

None.

Servings: 6 to 8.

Family Rating: 3 out 5 wanted seconds.

© Carol A. Wells

List of Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken; cooked; cubed
• 1 bag of noodles; cooked
• 28 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1-1/2 peas
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 tablespoons bread crumbs

Preparation or Cooking Instructions:

Combine chicken, soup, milk, peas, and pepper together then gently stir in noodles. Pour contents into greased 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Combine bread crumbs and butter together. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake for additional 5 minutes.

Garnishments: (optional)

None.

Servings: 6 to 8.

Family Rating: 4 out 5 wanted seconds.

© Carol A. Wells