This was my Grandma’s secret family recipe from her French ancestors. I have never seen a recipe like this on any site. It’s a rich creamy sauce over chicken…great with mashed potatoes. A great dish for Easter or Christmas.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup margarine
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 4 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed (Optional)
- 4 cooked chicken breasts, broken into chunks
Directions
Step 1
Mix flour and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the flour and margarine form a paste.
Step 2
Whisk cream into flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until smoothly combined; whisk in chicken broth and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly until thickened.
Step 3
Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl.
Step 4
Whisk egg yolk mixture slowly into cream mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce barely comes to a simmer and coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
Step 5
If thicker sauce is desired, whisk cornstarch and 1/4 cup of sauce in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture back into sauce until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Stir chicken breast pieces into sauce until chicken is heated through.
Cook’s Note:
To make a lighter version, use light cream, low-sodium chicken broth, and light margarine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 693 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat62g | 79% |
Saturated Fat31g | 157% |
Cholesterol415mg | 138% |
Sodium703mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 41% |
Calcium118mg | 9% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium261mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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