21st century chicken a la king
Just like mom use to make only better
prep time
10 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
3 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup veal stock can use chicken stock but veal stock gives it a richer flavor
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup frozen peas
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package frozen puff pastry shells
How To Make 21st century chicken a la king
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Step 1Bake the puff pastry shells as directed on package. Place oil in large saucepan. Slice chicken into small pieces season with salt and pepper and cook chicken in oil until almost done. remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
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Step 2Add butter to saucepan and let melt. Saute the mushrooms, onions, and garlic until softened. Add the wine and let most evaporate. Stir in the flour.
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Step 3Slowly add the veal stock whisking constantly. Add the heavy cream and continue to whisk. Once well incorporated add the creme fraiche and vinegar. Stir in the peas. Add the chicken back to pan. Heat through.
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Step 4Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove the top from baked puff pastry and spoon the chicken mixture inside the pastry letting it run out onto the plate.
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