CHICKEN & MUSHROOM LOAF

Combine this with mashed taters & a veg for an economical & tasty supper. If you're a real mushroom lover, top it with (Creamy Mushroom Sauce) my Mushroom Cream Sauce!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb ground chicken
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 -3  cups  thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup chili sauce or 1⁄4 cup salsa or 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl& set aside.
2. Cook mushrooms in butter in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
3. Spoon half the chicken mixture into an 8 X 4 inch loaf pan& smooth the surface.
4. Spread the mushrooms over the chicken mixture evenly.
5. Add the rest of the chicken mixture& smooth the surface.
6. Bake in preheated 350F oven for about 1 1/4 hours, or until a meat thermometer reaches 185F.
7. Spread the sauce over the top after baking for an hour.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.