Chicken Poms Pons

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup finely chopped celery
 * ¼ cup finely chopped onion
 * 1½ tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 tablespoons flour
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¾ cup milk
 * 3 chicken bouillon cubes or 3 teaspoons granules
 * 1½ cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1½ cups finely chopped cooked chicken
 * ¾ cup grated Cheddar cheese
 * ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
 * ½ teaspoon paprika
 * 1 cup chicken gravy

Directions

 * 1) Cook celery and onion in butter until soft but not brown.
 * 2) Blend in flour, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper.
 * 3) Add milk and bouillon. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thickened. Chill.
 * 4) Mix sauce with rice, chicken and cheese. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
 * 5) Form into 8 balls (⅓ cup each). Roll in combined breadcrumbs and paprika.
 * 6) Place in buttered shallow 1½-quart baking dish.
 * 7) Bake at 425 degrees 30 minutes.
 * 8) Serve with gravy made with milk and chicken broth.