Creamed Chicken

If you have left over chicken, this is the perfect dish to make and serve for supper or even lunch. Add a salad and some fruit on the side, you have a complete meal. Or  you can serve it over mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Ingredients

1 Tbs. shortening or oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. milk or cream
1 1/2  c. cooked chicken, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a heavy cast iron skillet, heat shortening or oil until hot.   Cook celery,onion, and green pepper until tender.  

Blend in flour in the skillet with oil and vegetables.  Stirring constantly, pour in the chicken broth and milk.  Cook and stir until smooth.  

Add chicken to the sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Heat mixture thoroughly and serve on toast.