Creamed chicken

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (or 3 tablespoons of light olive oil )
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots ( or red onion)
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups of heated chicken stock ( or vegetable)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of light cream ( 5% or 10% )
• 2 cups of cooked chicken diced.
• 1/2 cup parmesan ( optional)

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Preparation

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan , add the shallots and cook stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add the parsley .
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan ( or 1 of oil). Add the flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
• Gradually add 1 cup of the stock and cook stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the paprika and salt and pepper. Simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Dice the chicken. Add 1 cup of heated chicken stock, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Gradually mix in the cream and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
  
• Simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is heated thru and the flavors are blended.
• Remove from stove. Stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan if desired.
• Garnish with more parsley and serve over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.