Creamy Chicken Mushrooms Peas (Print version)

Creamy chicken with mushrooms, peppers, and peas served warm over crisp buttered toast.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approximately 10.5 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
03 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
04 - 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Toast

15 - 4 slices hearty white or whole wheat bread
16 - 2 tablespoons butter, for toasting

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in 3 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring continuously until smooth and thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add diced chicken, thawed peas, 1/4 cup heavy cream, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
05 - Toast 4 slices of bread and spread each with butter.
06 - Place one buttered toast slice on each plate and spoon the chicken mixture generously over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Hearty and comforting for any meal
  • Ready in under 45 minutes
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, milk, and chicken
  • Check bread and broth for hidden allergens
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Replace some milk with extra cream for richness
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