Creamed Chicken in Puff Pastry Shells

Name: Creamed Chicken in Puff Pastry Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, boneless; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry shells; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup broccoli floret; 5 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Be the first to review this recipe

Recipe by Patty9901

From Taste of Home A/M 2003

MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO

READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb chicken breast, boneless
2

(10 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry shells
1

cup mushroom, sliced
1

medium green pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂

cup broccoli floret
5

tablespoons butter
6

tablespoons all-purpose flour
2

cups milk
1

(2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
¹⁄₄

teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Braise chicken in chicken broth until cooked (about 20-30 minutes). Cut into cubes.
Strain broth and set aside.
Bake pastry shells according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and broccoli in butter until tender; sprinkle with flour.
Gradually stir in milk and about 1 cup of the reserved broth until blended.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the pimientos, paprika, chicken, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir until heated through.
Spoon into pastry shells.

Submit a Recipe Correction