Meat
and Poultry:
Creamed
Chicken
from
Atlanta
Cooknotes
INGREDIENTS:
1
three to four-pound chicken
1/4
cup diced carrots
1/4
cup diced onions
1/4
cup diced celery
1
bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
3
cups water
6 Tablespoons
butter
6
Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1-1/2
cups chicken broth
1
cup light cream or milk
1
cup sautéed mushrooms or
1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1/4
cup slivered pimiento
2
Tablespoons dry sherry
1/2
teaspoon sugar
1
to 1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
TO
PREPARE:
Place
chicken, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaf, salt pepper, and water in a
pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for one-and-one-half
to two hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken, reserving
broth. Strip meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; set
aside. Strain broth, reserving one-and-one-half cups; set aside.
If there is insufficient broth, it may be augmented with a dissolved chicken
bouillon cube or canned broth. In a large saucepan, melt butter and
blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until
mixture bubbles. Remove from heat and gradually stir in broth and
cream. Return to heat and boil one minute, stirring constantly.
Gently mix in chicken, mushrooms, and pimiento. Immediately before
serving, blend in sherry, sugar, and lemon juice. Serve in patty
shells or over noodles, rice, toast points, or waffles.
NOTE:
Approximately two cups cooked chicken or turkey cut into bite-sized pieces
may be used.
SERVINGS:
6
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