Old 07-27-2015, 06:12 PM
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This makes a large casserole. I've been asked for the recipe many times.

CHICKEN MACARONI HOTDISH
Simmer 1 whole chicken covered with water and 1 tsp. salt, onion and celery until done. Remove chicken, save broth. Let cool enough to debone. Cut meat in bite size pieces.
Make cream sauce 3 Tblsp. butter, 3 Tblsp. AP flour, 1 cup evaporated milk (or light cream), 2.5 cups chicken broth. Cook on med. heat until slightly thickened, add 2 cups cubed Velveeta and stir until smooth. Add 1 (or 2) cans Cream of Chicken soup.
Cook 2# box elbow macaroni until not quite done. Drain. Mix chicken, sauce and macaroni in large bowl. Add minced onion to taste, pimento and black pepper. Salt lightly. Put in oven dish and bake when convenient.
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