Homemade Classic Diner Chicken Croquettes

Nothing reminds me of a diner more than the classics! Chicken croquettes bring me back to trips to the diner back in the day! Big pile of mashed potatoes with pyramids of fried chicken goodness smothered in a thick yellow gravy! You just don’t find them anymore! Well, like bell bottoms, let’s bring this classic back to life with a nice easy recipe that you can do at home with ingredients probably already on hand!

INGREDIENTS
Croquettes
2 cups roasted chicken, shredded
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (6 ounce) box seasoned stuffing mix, mix for poultry
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
breadcrumbs, for dredging
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying (may need more or less)

Gravy
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS
Croquettes
Mix the chicken, soup, stuffing mix, egg, onion powder, parsley, and poultry seasoning.

Refrigerate 3 hours minimum. (Overnight is better)

Create a cone shape from about 3/4 cup of mixture. (about 3" high, 2" in diameter), or you can make patties for easier frying.

Roll croquettes in bread crumbs.

Fry in about 1/2" of 350 degree oil in skillet over medium heat turning occasionally till golden brown on all sides and bottom, about 10-15 minutes. For a healthier version, they can be baked at 350F for about 25 minutes.

Gravy:
In a small saucepan, stir the remaining can of soup with milk and parsley , stirring until warmed and creamy.

Pour over croquettes or serve sauce on the side.

Served atop a mound of mashed potatoes to complete the classic dish!