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Creamy Chicken With Mushrooms

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Serve this creamy chicken with mushrooms over toast, biscuits, or rice, along with a tossed salad or sliced fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • pinch nutmeg
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons light cream or half-and-half
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons sherry, optional

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute the mushrooms in butter until browned. Blend in the flour until smooth and bubbly. Stir in the chicken stock and chicken. Simmer, stirring, for 8 minutes. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste.

Whisk together the egg yolk and cream. Add about 1/3 cup of the sauce mixture to the egg mixture, then add back to the saucepan. Stir until hot and bubbly. Add sherry, if desired.

Serves 4.

Serve this creamed chicken with mushrooms over hot cooked rice, biscuits, or toast for a delicious lunch or light supper.

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