Emeril's cheesy chicken shortcake with cheesy biscuits

1 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
½cupGrated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
4cupsPlus 2 tablespoons bleached all-purpose
; flour
tablespoonBaking powder
teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
1teaspoonSalt
1cupGrated white cheddar cheese
1cupPlus 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
cupHalf and half

Directions

CHEESY BISCUITS

In a large saute pan, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Season the chicken with Essence. Add the chicken to the melted butter and quickly saute for 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter and melt. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute the onions for 2 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to saute 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.

Yields: 8 servings

Cheesy Biscuits:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Combine 4 cups of the flour, baking powder, pepper, salt and cheese. Mix well. Add the shortening and work it into the dry ingredients, using your hands, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in half and half.

The dough will be sticky.

Dust your work surface with 1 tablespoon of the flour. Turn the dough onto the floured surface. Gently fold each side towards the center. Pick up the dough and dust the work surface with the remaining tablespoon flour. Return the dough to the floured surface and fold each side towards the center again.

Turn the dough over and lightly press it out to 1-inch thickness. Cut the biscuits using a 2¼-inch round cookie cutter. Place them on the baking sheet and bake until golden, 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Yields: 16 biscuits

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NOTES : From Emeril Lagasse

Recipe by: Good Morning America Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.