Oven Baked Chicken Croquettes modified from Diana Rattray's recipe on southernfood.com

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   Poach Chicken.

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   Place chicken in in a pan just large enough for chicken to fit in single layer.

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   Cover with water and season with salt and pepper.

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   Bring to boil then reduce heat so water barley bubbles.

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   Cook for 10 minutes.

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   Remove from heat and cover for another 10 - 15 minutes.

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   In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 of the butter over medium heat.

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   Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes without browning.

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   Gradually whisk in milk and broth; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.

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    Remove from heat; let cool 5 to 10 minutes.

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    In large bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup bread crumbs, parsley, salt and eggs.

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    Mix well.

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    Pour in sauce, blend well.

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    Cover and chill for about 2 hours.

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    Preheat oven to 350.

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    Combine Mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

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    Shape chicken croquettes mixture into 2 1/2-inch balls, then roll to form oval shapes; makes about 8.

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    Roll shaped croquettes in bread crumb mixture.

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    Arrange in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.

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    Melt remaining butter and drizzle over chicken croquettes.

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    Bake chicken croquettes 30 minutes until golden brown.

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    For gravy I just used McCormik's Chicken gravy packets which we really like and is easy to make.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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