Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves minced)
- 2 pimientos (diced drained)
- 4 c cubed chicken (cooked)
- 3 c long rice (cooked grain)
- 1 1/4 c milk
- 1 c peas (frozen thawed)
- 3/4 c mayonnaise
- 3/4 c coarsely cornflakes (crushed)
- 1 c celery (chopped)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 c mushrooms (chopped fresh)
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
In a saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, rice, celery, peas, pimientos, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mixwell. Spoon into an ungreased 12x9x2=inch baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with cornflakes. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.