"Folks go back for seconds of this meal-in-one casserole with its down-home flavor, rich sauce and golden topping. I always bring home an empty dish. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
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3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1-1/4 cups milk
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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4 cups cubed cooked chicken
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3 cups cooked long grain rice
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes