CHICKEN OR TURKEY AMANDINE

Chicken or Turkey Amandine image

Provided by Lynette !

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c milk
2 Tbsp dry white wine
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch pepper
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 c cooked turkey or chicken, diced
1 c frozen english peas, thawed
1/3 c slivered almonds, toasted and divided
3 Tbsp fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
2. Add the wine, salt, and pepper to the white sauce. Stir well. Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Then add the egg yolks to the hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the diced chicken or turkey, peas, and 2 tablespoons to the white sauce in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4. Pour the chicken/turkey mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining almonds and the breadcrumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Broil 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Enjoy!