Chicken a la King in Baskets
From: Lucie, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Different from the usual pastry shells, these baskets do not have as much fat.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 8 slices white or wheat bread
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] minced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] chopped celery
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chopped carrots
  • Chopped parsley, to taste
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup [250 mL] milk
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] cornstarch
  • Water
  • 12 ounces [340 g] diced, cooked chicken
  • Well remove crusts from bread slices; press slices into muffin tins, shaping slices into small baskets.
  • Brown in a preheated 425°F [220°C] oven for approximately 12 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a frypan, brown together minced mushrooms, chopped sweet red pepper, onion, celery, carrots and parsley.
  • Pour in chicken broth, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until carrots are soft.
  • Pour in milk; bring to a boil.
  • Thicken with cornstarch, already mixed with a little water.
  • Mix in cooked chicken dices; heat.
  • Serve hot chicken mixture into golden bread baskets.