Lemony Creamed Chicken

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 13 cup heavy cream
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 12 cups cooked chicken, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (appx. 2 chicken breasts)
  • 2 12 tablespoons lemon juice (use fresh since you'll need the zest anyway)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • salt
  • 2 slices toast, sliced thick (sourdough is great)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter in the saucepan and stir in the flour.
  2. 2
    Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly until blended.
  3. 3
    Take care not to let burn.
  4. 4
    Gradually add the milk and cream and stir until thickened and smooth (3-5 minutes).
  5. 5
    Add the pepper, chicken, lemon juice, zest, and salt (to taste).
  6. 6
    Simmer until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  7. 7
    Ladle over toast, top with parsley, and serve immediately.

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