Bouchées À La Reine Recipe

Name: Bouchées À La Reine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6-pound) stewing hen; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 stalk celery, halved; 3 quarts water; 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pimiento; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 Kaiser rolls

Servings: persons

1 (6-pound) stewing hen
1 large onion, quartered
1 stalk celery, halved
3 quarts water
3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 Kaiser rolls

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours. Remove chicken from broth; let cool slightly. Remove meat from bones, discarding bones; chop meat into bite-size pieces. Strain broth, reserving 1 quart. Discard quartered onion and celery. Reserve remaining broth for use in other recipes.
2
Saute mushrooms and chopped onion in butter in a large Dutch oven until tender. Stir in flour. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved 1 quart chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in reserved chicken, pimiento, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
3
Cut a slice from top of each Kaiser roll to form a lid; set aside. Remove soft center from each roll, and reserve for other uses, leaving shells intact. Place rolls and lids on baking sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
4
Spoon warm chicken mixture into rolls. Place each filled roll and lid on an individual serving plate, and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6-pound) stewing hen, 1 large onion, quartered, 1 stalk celery, halved, 3 quarts water, and more.

Yes, Bouchées À La Reine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bouchées À La Reine

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