Creamy Ham-and-Chicken Medley Recipe

Southern Living Staff
Updated

Yields: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups milk, divided

  • 1 cup whipping cream

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • Dash of ground red pepper

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • 2 cups chopped cooked ham

  • 2 (10-ounce) packages commercial frozen puff pastry shells, baked

  • Paprika

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add mushrooms, and cook until tender, stirring constantly. Remove from saucepan; set aside.

  2. Melt 1/3 cup butter in saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 2½ cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in whipping cream and next 5 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth; stir in chicken and ham. Add enough of remaining ½ cup milk for a thinner consistency, if desired. To serve, spoon into shells, and sprinkle with paprika.