Chicken à La Queen Food

CHICKEN A LA QUEEN ;)

Steps:

• Preheat oven as directed on package for pastry.
• Place pastry shells on a non-stick baking surface then place in oven.
• Bake pastries until golden.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• In a large, deep skillet add approximately 2 tablespoons oil to medium high heat.
• Add celery, onions, carrots, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook, until the veggies start to get tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Add the red bell pepper and cook for an another 2-3 minutes.
• Push the veggies to the edge and add the butter to the center of the pan.
• Once melted, add the flour and cook for about a minute.
• Whisk in white wine, chicken stock and cream.
• Bring to a simmer then add the chicken pieces.
• Once simmering again, add the asparagus. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Add peas and tarragon and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place 2 shells on each dinner plate and fill each shell with the chicken mixture. Place pastry lid on top and garnish with a sprig of tarragon.
• Enjoy ;)!

CHICKEN A LA KING- FREEZER FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a large skillet over med-high heat, cook mushrooms and green pepper in butter until peppers are crisp-tender; Remove from heat.
• Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup, level off, and put into skillet.
• Stir in flour and pepper. Return to low heat until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly.
• Stir in bouillon granules, milk, and water. Bring to a boil and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in chicken pieces and pimento. Cook until thoroughly heated.
• Freeze in a quart-sized freezer bag or serve immediately over puff pastry shells, biscuits, rolls, or toast.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN A LA KING

Steps:

• In large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and sage; stir in milk and broth until smooth. Gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened; Add peas and chicken. , Simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with biscuits.