Chicken in pastry shells recipe

Chicken in Pastry Shells recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This delectable chicken in pastry shells recipe is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with flaky, golden pastry shells. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and then baked inside the buttery pastry, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to indulge in a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Chicken in pastry shells recipe details

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Ingredients

1/2 cup diced white onion

2 cans (10-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth

4 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1 medium head fresh broccoli florets

8 ounces canned sliced mushrooms

6 Tablespoons butter or margarine

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/4 cup sherry

1/2 cup heavy cream

dash of salt and pepper

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken (saute chicken in butter to brown)

8 Pepperidge Farm Pastry Shells (cooked according to package directions)

Instructions:

Great for an elegant luncheon. Recipe doubles, triples, and freezes well.

Place onions and 1 can chicken broth in large pot. Over medium heat, bring to slow boil and cook 10 minutes. Add carrots and broccoli, cook for 20 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, remove from heat and let stand until needed.

In heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute (do not brown). Add remaining can of chicken broth, tarragon, and sherry. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cream, salt, and pepper, blend well. Set aside. Drain cooked vegetables and place in greased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Add chicken cubes and sauce; mix thoroughly.

Cook mixture, covered, in 350-degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and spoon mixture into and around pastry shells.