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Creamed Chicken on Whole Grain Waffles

3.9

(10)

Serve the waffles with sautéed green beans and mushrooms, and end the meal with fresh pineapple and giant gingersnaps.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon Madeira or dry Sherry
4 frozen whole grain waffles, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate.

    Step 2

    Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth, cream and tarragon. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce 1 minute. Add Madeira and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to sauce. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 1 minute. Arrange 2 waffles on each plate; top with creamed chicken.

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