Lighter Creamed Chicken

Submitted by smiles4u

"This recipe was in a Cooking Light magazine."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄4 cups whole milk, divided
• 1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package roasted boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped (such as Perdue Short Cuts)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• fresh sage sprig (optional)

directions

1. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk until mixture is smooth.
2. Stir in 1 3/4 cup milk. Cook 4 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring constantly with whisk.
3. Add peas, sage, butter and chicken, stirring to combine.
4. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and pepper.
6. Garnish with sage sprigs if desired.