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chicken or turkey amandine

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

I love recipes that use up leftover turkey and chicken....I always seem to have extra when a roast a bird, and sometimes I just don't want to use the excess for sandwiches.

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(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken or turkey amandine

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pinch
    pepper
  • 2
    egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 c
    cooked turkey or chicken, diced
  • 1 c
    frozen english peas, thawed
  • 1/3 c
    slivered almonds, toasted and divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    fine, dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make chicken or turkey amandine

  • 1
    Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • 2
    Add the wine, salt, and pepper to the white sauce. Stir well. Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Then add the egg yolks to the hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 3
    Add the diced chicken or turkey, peas, and 2 tablespoons to the white sauce in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • 4
    Pour the chicken/turkey mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining almonds and the breadcrumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 5
    Broil 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Enjoy!
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