Creamed Chicken In Shells Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 frzn patty shells
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 c. warm chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 c. cubed chicken
- 1/2 c. cooked frzn peas
- 1/4 c. liquid removed canned mushrooms
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place frzn patty shells on ungreased baking sheet. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees and bake shells 20-25 min or possibly till golden brown. Cold on wire rack. In a 2 qt saucepan, heat butter. Stir in flour till blended. Cook over low heat, stirring, about 2 min. Add in chicken broth; cook, stirring, till thickened. Stir in sherry, salt and pepper, then chicken, peas and mushrooms. Cook till heated through. Fill each patty shell with 1/4 c. chicken mix.
- Note: Substitute leftover turkey for chicken. If chicken is raw, poach in 1 3/4 c. water with 1 sliced carrot and 1 celery stalk, till chicken is tender, about 20 min. Strain liquid. Measure 1 3/4 c. for broth.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 173g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 238 | |
| Calories from Fat 137 | 58% |
| Total Fat 15.32g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6.38g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium 219mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 9.0g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.46g | 1% |
| Protein 13.63g | 22% |
