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4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
Paprika
Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup milk
1 cup liquid from fry pan
1 cup grated American cheese, divided in half
1 cup diced fresh or canned mushrooms
Preheat oven to 350 deg. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and ginger. Coat moistened chicken pieces with flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown chicken on all sides. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken is done. A little water may be added if necessary. Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a shallow baking dish. Set aside.
Add 1 cup water to the drippings in the skillet. Stir to loosen any sediment in skillet. Set aside.
Sauce:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and salt to the pan and blend well. Whisk in the cream; add milk and the liquid from the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add 1/2 cup cheese and stir until cheese melts. Add mushrooms.
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and just lightly browned. Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately.
Serves 4. |
