Becky's Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Cook a chicken and debone. Make dressing. Make gravy. Layer the dressing and pieces of chicken. Pour gravy over all and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Dressing:

1/2 cup minced onion

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup butter

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

3/4 t sage

1/2 t thyme

5-6 c soft bread crumbs

Saute onion and celery in butter. Stir in all other seasonings. Add bread and toss.

Gravy:

1/2 c butter

1/2 c flour

2 c chicken broth (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes and 2 c water)

1 t salt (omit if using bouillon)

1/8 t pepper

1/2 t poultry seasoning

1 c whole milk or evaporated milk

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Add chicken brother, salt, pepper, p. seasoning, and milk. Stir until smooth and thick.