Chicken Pom Poms

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 lg. onion, finely chopped
• 1 c. butter, cubed
• 2 c. flour
• 3 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 cartons chicken broth (32oz each)
• 2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/4 c. chicken bouillon
• 16 c. cooked long grain rice
• 12 c. chopped cooked chicken
• 8 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 c. soft bread crumbs
• 3 tbsp. paprika
• 10 jars chicken gravy

Preparation

Step 1

In large dutch oven or stockpot, saute celery and onion in butter till tender. Combine the flour, poultry seasoning, s&p; stir into veggie mixture till blended. Gradually stir in broth till blended. Add the milk powder and bouillon. Cook and stir until mix comes to boil; cook and stir 1-2 mins. longer or till very thick. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Stir the rice, chicken and cheese into the sauce mixture. Combine bread crumbs and paprika in a shallow baking pan. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of chicken mixture into 2" balls; roll in crumb mixture. Place 3" apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 for 25-30 mins. or till heated through and golden brown. Heat the gravy; serve w/ pom-poms.