Cheesy Chicken and Ham Delight
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ - 3 cups milk divided
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham
- 2 packages 10 oz each frozen puff pastry shells, baked
Instructies
- In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the saucepan and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt 1/3 cup of butter over low heat.
- Add the flour, stirring until smooth.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of milk, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the half & half, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the chopped chicken and ham.
- Add enough of the remaining 1/2 cup of milk for a thinner consistency, if desired.
- To serve, spoon the chicken and ham mixture into the baked puff pastry shells.
- Serve with a crisp green salad on the side.
- Enjoy your cheesy chicken and ham delight!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this indulgent dish with a medium-bodied Chardonnay. Its buttery notes and subtle oakiness complement the creamy sauce and rich flavors of the chicken and ham, enhancing the dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 560 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 38 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 6 g
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