Chicken a la King (Pastry Puffs)

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 cup frozen petite peas

Preparation

Step 1

Bake pastry shells according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, red pepper, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.

In a small bowl, mix egg yolks and cream. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice, salt, paprika and pepper; cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and peas; heat through. Serve over pastry shells.