Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Divided

0.5 unit

Chicken Tenders

Diced

1 unit

Small Onion

Diced

1 unit

Small Carrot

Diced

0.25 cup

Frozen Peas

0.25 cup

Frozen Corn

0.25 tsp

Dried Thyme Leaves

2 tbsp

Flour

2 tbsp

Heavy Cream

1 cup

Whole Milk

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

2 slice

Thick Bread

Step 1
~2 min

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Chop the chicken tenders into small pieces.

Step 3
~2 min

Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook the chicken until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. It's okay if the insides are still slightly pink.

Step 5
~2 min

Remove the chicken from the pan, leaving as much butter as possible.

Step 6
~2 min

Return the pan to the heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the diced onion and carrot to the pan.

Step 9
~2 min

Sauté over low heat for 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened but not browned.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the frozen peas and corn to the pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Turn the heat back to medium.

Step 12
~2 min

Crush the dried thyme leaves in your hand to release the oils.

Step 13
~2 min

Add the crushed thyme to the skillet.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 15
~2 min

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine.

Step 16
~2 min

Cook for 1 minute.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the heavy cream and milk to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 18
~2 min

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 19
~2 min

Meanwhile, toast the bread slices.

Step 20
~2 min

Slice the toast diagonally.

Step 21
~2 min

Divide the toast between plates.

Step 22
~2 min

Top each plate with the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Step 23
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or potatoes for a heartier meal.

Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The chicken mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a light white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food classic

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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