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Chicken Pom-Poms

Name: Chicken Pom-Poms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 40-45 servings (2 pom-poms each).
Ingredients: 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth; 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder; 1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules; 16 cups cooked long grain rice; 12 cups chopped cooked chicken; 8 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 10 cups soft bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons paprika; 10 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy

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Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Makes

40-45 servings (2 pom-poms each)

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

These golden baked croquettes are a fun and different way to serve chicken to a crowd. My husband and I are hosts at a mission house where we cook for groups of 30 or more each week. this recipe is a favorite with guests. -Fran Wolfley St. Mary, Jamaica

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Ingredients

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
16 cups cooked long grain rice
12 cups chopped cooked chicken
8 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 cups soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons paprika
10 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; stir into vegetable mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth until blended. Add the milk powder and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until very thick. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Stir the rice, chicken and cheese into the sauce mixture. Combine breadcrumbs and paprika in a shallow baking pan. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of chicken mixture into 2-in. balls; roll in crumb mixture.
Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 400° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and golden brown. Heat the gravy; serve with pom-poms.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 325 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.

Chicken Pom-Poms

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