Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Rachael Ray
Ingredients
- 8 puff pastry shells (recommended brand Pepperidge Farms)
- 3 stalks celery ribs, thinly sliced on a long angle
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced on a long angle
- 1 bay leaf (fresh or dry)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 lb thin asparagus, cut into one-inch pieces on a long angle
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 5 -6 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
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Preheat oven as directed on package for pastry.
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Place pastry shells on a non-stick baking surface then place in oven.
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Bake pastries until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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In a large, deep skillet add approximately 2 tablespoons oil to medium high heat.
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Add celery, onions, carrots, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook, until the veggies start to get tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
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Add the red bell pepper and cook for an another 2-3 minutes.
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Push the veggies to the edge and add the butter to the center of the pan.
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Once melted, add the flour and cook for about a minute.
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Whisk in white wine, chicken stock and cream.
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Bring to a simmer then add the chicken pieces.
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Once simmering again, add the asparagus. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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Add peas and tarragon and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Place 2 shells on each dinner plate and fill each shell with the chicken mixture. Place pastry lid on top and garnish with a sprig of tarragon.