Hearty Curried Chicken Bowl

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine (yes 3/4 cup!)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level)
• 3-4 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste, I like lots!)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (or to taste)
• 3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4 cups chicken broth
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 cups cooked cubed chicken
• 2 cups cooked rice or cooked cubed potatoes

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan heat butter over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add in onion, pepper flakes carrots and celery; saute for about 4 minutes or until softened.

3. 3

   Add in garlic and cook 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add in flour, seasoned salt and curry powder; cook stirring for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add in evaporated milk and chicken broth; bring to a boil stirring constantly until heated through and thickened (about 2-3 minutes).Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Add in cooked chicken and rice or potatoes; stir until heated through.

7. 7

   Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.