Description

Chicken Croquettes are classic Dinner fare in many parts of the US and for many are a classic childhood/comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Croquettes: 2 cup roasted chicken, shredded/chopped 1 10.5 oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup 6 oz box of seasoned stuffing mix 1 cup Plain/Seasoned if you prefer (to roll/coat croquettes) 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon powdered chicken seasoning Vegetable oil for frying, about an inch of oil in the frying pan Gravy/Sauce: 1 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup milk (2% or higher) Season to taste (I use ½ teaspoon onion and garlic powder and salt & pepper. Still until heated.

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl mix the chopped chicken, condensed soup, stuffing mix, beaten egg and the onion powder/chicken seasoning, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Using about 4-6 oz of the mix form cone, pattie or round croquettes. Once all croquettes and formed lightly coat in the breadcrumbs Using a heavy bottomed skillet add enough vegetable oil to fill about ½ inch up the sides and bring oil to 350 degrees F. Add your croquettes and fry till golden brown on all sides. To make the Gravy/Sauce: Add the 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup,1 cup milk and seasoning to a saucepan and stir until creamy and heated through.

Serves

4 - 6

Additional Comments

Oven method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom of a baking dish, add the croquettes and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they have begun to brown (Internal temp should be at least 160 degrees F.) Fried or baked serve over mashed potatoes, cooked egg noodles or even rice. Drizzle the sauce over the croquettes of serve sauce on the side.

Chicken Croquettes