Creamy chicken with mushrooms, peppers, and peas served over crisp buttered toast for a comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approximately 10.5 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
03 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
04 - 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Toast
15 - 4 slices hearty white or whole wheat bread
16 - 2 tablespoons butter, for toasting
→ Garnish (optional)
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add the chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the flour and cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add the diced chicken, thawed peas, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and slightly thickened.
05 - While the sauce simmers, toast the bread slices and spread each with butter.
06 - Place a buttered toast slice on each plate and ladle the chicken mixture generously over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
