Lemony Creamed Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemony Creamed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (appx. 2 chicken breasts); 2 ½ 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

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups cooked chicken, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (appx. 2 chicken breasts)
2 ½ 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

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

350

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Lemony Creamed Chicken 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.

Lemony Creamed Chicken

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