Cheese, Chicken, And Cauliflower Casserole



1 onion, sliced thin
1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup diced celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 1/2 cup cooked chicken
salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash paprika
1 small cauliflower, separated in flowerets and cooked
1/2 pound Swiss cheese, sliced

1. Saute onion, pepper, and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour and then gradually add milk and cook over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
2. Add carrots, parsley, chicken, and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir this mixture occasionally. Add cauliflower.
3. Place in a shallow casserole. Top with cheese slices. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F), until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Serves: 6