Pollo Ala Crema

Submitted by Steve P.

"A creamed chicken dish with a Latin Flair. A bit out of the ordinary in that while it is a traditional Latin dish it's one that does not use the more expected tomato type bases."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 6 ounces chicken breasts, cubed
• 1⁄4 medium sized onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 ounce canned mushroom
• 1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chicken base
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Melt butter in a large frying pan.
2. Saute chicken, onion and bell pepper until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender. Add Half & Half, pimientos, mushrooms and chicken base. Bring to a boil.
3. Add cornstarch to milk and mix until dissolved, add to chicken mixture.
4. Bring to a boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
5. Serve hot over Spanish rice, white rice or as a filling in tortillas.