Emeril's cheesy chicken shortcake

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter
1poundsChicken breast; skinless, boneless and small diced
ESSENCE
1cupMinced onions
1poundsSmoked sausage; cut into 1/4-inch slices
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonChopped garlic
2cupsHeavy cream
1dashWorcestershire Sauce
1dashCrystal Hot Sauce
¼cupChopped green onions
8Cheesy Biscuits; see recipe
½cupGrated Parmesan Reggiano cheese

Directions

In a large saut‚ pan, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Season the chicken with Essence. Add the chicken to the melted butter and quickly saut‚ for 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter and melt. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saut‚ the onions for 2 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to saut‚ for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cream. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, Worcestershire Sauce and hot sauce. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the mixture for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green onions. To serve, slice the biscuits in half and spoon the chicken mixture over the top. Garnish with parsley and cheese.

MC formatted & Busted by Barb at Possum Kingdom on 3/17/98 NOTES : Air date 3/6/98

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "abprice@..." <abprice@...> on Mar 19, 1998