Creamed Chicken for Biscuits

This creamed chicken recipe takes cooked chicken breast meat and simmers it with cream, chicken broth, almonds, and peas in a lightly seasoned mixture — perfect for pouring over hot biscuits.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 - 4 cups chicken whipping cream
2 cups peas Optional - Can use frozen (thaw and drain) or canned
12 ounces pearl onions Optional - Frozen works well
8 ounces mushrooms Optional - Canned

Instructions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then add broth, cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together and cook until thickened.
Stir in chicken, peas, and almonds. Heat through and serve.