Chicken a La Queen

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rachael Ray

Serves 4 people

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

  1. Preheat oven as directed on package for pastry.

  2. Place pastry shells on a non-stick baking surface then place in oven.

  3. Bake pastries until golden.

  4. Remove from oven and let cool.

  5. In a large, deep skillet add approximately 2 tablespoons oil to medium high heat.

  6. Add celery, onions, carrots, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Cook, until the veggies start to get tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

  8. Add the red bell pepper and cook for an another 2-3 minutes.

  9. Push the veggies to the edge and add the butter to the center of the pan.

  10. Once melted, add the flour and cook for about a minute.

  11. Whisk in white wine, chicken stock and cream.

  12. Bring to a simmer then add the chicken pieces.

  13. Once simmering again, add the asparagus. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

  14. Add peas and tarragon and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  15. 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.

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