Southern Sunday Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 3 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• hot cooked noodles

Instructions

1. In a large resealable bag, combine the first seven ingredients.
2. Cut chicken pieces into thirds; place in the bag and shake to coat.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Brown chicken on all sides; remove and keep warm.
4. Add onion, celery and mushrooms; cook until tender.
5. Return chicken to the pan; add broth. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth.
7. Add to pan; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
8. Serve over noodles.
9. Yield: 4 servings.