Old-Fashioned Creamed Chicken

Name: Old-Fashioned Creamed Chicken
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (or chopped scallion)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (or chopped scallion)

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2

Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbling, about 1 minute.
3

Whisk in the broth, half-and-half, and sherry.
4

Bring to a boil, whisking frequently.
5

Decrease to a simmer and cook, stirring, until nice and thick, 3-5 minutes.
6

Stir in the chicken, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste, and warm through.
7

Serve garnished with parsley or scallions.
8

Serve over egg noodles, toast, or waffles.