R&R: Heavenly Chicken Starter. Yum!

I made this into chicken and dumpling stew tonight by adding a package of stew vegetables then topping it with dumplings and it was very nicely seasoned and delcious. It really hit the spot tonight. I did reduce the butter by slowly stirring in the broth insead of using  all the butter and it was very smooth. I know I'll make this over and over. Pure comfort food. I love the versatility of the recipe too.

Thanks kokonut for posting the recipe.

chefly

Posted by: Kokonut
Heavenly Chicken Starter

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 ounces butter (2 Tbsp.)
8 tablespoons flour (1/2 cup)

4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper (1/2 tsp.)
1 teaspoon salt (omitted)
1/2 teaspoon rosemary -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 medium pinch saffron (opt)

In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat until bubbling but
not browning. Whisk in flour ( and a small amount of stock. Add remaining stock, stirring contstantly) and cook for 5 minutes, stirring
continuously. Slowly stir in chicken stock until well blended. Add spices and cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken. Ladle mixture into freezer bags and seal. Freeze.

TO USE STARTER:
CHICKEN POT PIE: Add diced carrots and peas, bake under pastry crust.
(Or cut canned biscuits in quarters and place on top.)

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS: Add carrots and peas, simmer, drop on dumpling
dough, cover and cook.

CHICKEN A LA KING: Add sliced mushrooms, simmer. Serve over toast or
in puff pastry shells.
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CHIZO CHICKEN CASSEROLE: Add a vegetable, a starch, a crunchy topping
and bake.

TETRAZZINI: Mix with cooked spaghetti or linguine, top with shredded
cheese and bake.

Thank you for this recipes.~Betty

Gm  Chef,  What a heavenly recipe~  Totally wonderful and very easy~  Thanks for your review and thanks to kokonut for sharing the recipe~  Janie

thanks kokonut and chefly

I`m craving chicken something.Thanks Kokonut and Chefly.

Gm everyone.

 Rosie

I'll see that yum and raise you 3! Sound wonderful chefly and like you said comforting. This will go in my "to try later" stack. Just curious, since there is not that much flour in this is there another type I could use? (did that make sense?)

Thank-you both, a great easy recipe!

Jill

 Jill, You could use cornstarch, arrowroot powder or rice flour. It would also work to thicken it with mashed potato flakes but you will notice the potato flavor and the texture will be slightly different. It does work though. 

chefly

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It certainly does sound good. Thankyou chefly.

 Thanks for finding this and for the reminder. This would be great for dinner soon. We really enjoyed it.

chefly

I have a question, how much of the starter would you say you use for each recipe?  Do you add more chicken stock to increase the amount?  I know this sounds dumb, but the recipe itself is so good and I don't want to loose the flavor, but I definately need to have enough for 4 adults.

bump Curious like Rose how much starter do you think it would take for each recipe. This sounds wonderful, and really want to try each and every recipe.  Thanks Gail

 How many people it would serve would depend on how much you add to it. Adding a healthy amount of vegetables, potatoes, pasta, etc. should give at least 2 meals, each with four servings. I hope that helps a little.

chefly

Thank you.  I've already made the starter and it's really good.  I'm glad you shared this.  If you ever run across anything else like this, please post it.