Chicken Croustade Recipe

Name: Chicken Croustade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf soft white bread, sliced into 30 pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for muffin tins; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 pound raw chicken breast meat, cut into small dice; 1/4 pound prosciutto ham, cut into small dice; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more as needed for topping; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 loaf soft white bread, sliced into 30 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for muffin tins
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 pound raw chicken breast meat, cut into small dice
1/4 pound prosciutto ham, cut into small dice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more as needed for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
With a rolling pin, roll out each bread slice until thin.
3
Cut out bread with plain round cutter 1 1/2 inches in diameter and flatten again with a rolling pin.
4
Oil small muffin tins and place the bread rounds inside.
5
Bake until golden.
6
Store the croustade shells covered in a dry area.
7
Reduce the cream by half and reserve until needed.
8
Saute the chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until half cooked.
9
Add the prosciutto and continue to cook until is thoroughly heated and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
10
Add the cream and black pepper, to taste; bring to a simmer.
11
Add a little hot cream to the egg yolk to temper and add to pot, being careful not to boil.
12
Add the cheese, basil, and parsley.
13
Adjust seasoning.
14
Fill the croustade shells; sprinkle with a little additional grated Parmesan and brown lightly under a broiler or salamander.
15
Serve warm.

392

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf soft white bread, sliced into 30 pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for muffin tins, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 pound raw chicken breast meat, cut into small dice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Croustade falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chicken Croustade

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