CREAMED CHICKEN IN PASTRY SHELLS

Creamed Chicken in Pastry Shells image

This recipe requires a little effort, but it's definitely worth the time. It's special enough to serve to guests, but if I saved it just for company, my family would not be happy.-Dona Glover, Rockwall, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (2 shells each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen pastry shells
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
6 tablespoons butter, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Bake pastry shells according to package directions; set aside. In a skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in 1 tablespoon butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in soup until blended. Add the chicken, mushrooms, pimientos and sauteed vegetables; mix well., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into pastry shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 45g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.