Chicken And Cheesy Rice Casserole Recipe

Make the bechamel sauce:

Bechamel sauce, a basic white sauce important in creating many sauces for macaroni dishes and vegetables.

c. butter 4 tbsp. flour, milk, 1/4 tsp. salt, Dash of cayenne pepper This is approximate; use your head Melt the butter in a large sauce pan, add the flour and seasonings. Stir with a wire whisk and bring to a fast boil, stirring constantly to make it smooth. Cook for 2 minutes. Add a little milk at a time but keep it to a dense texture. Add chicken broth to make a satiny sauce stirring vigorously with the wire whisk. Beat until the sauce is thick and creamy.

Now add the cheese and melt completely stirring constantly Makes about 4-5 cups Combine everything in a large mixing bowl, pour into a very large casserole dish that has been buttered. Bake at 350 degrees COVERED with foil or whatever for 30 minutes. Remove cover; cook 10-15 minutes.