[Kitchen Witch]

Got leftover chicken or turkey?

Chicken Gravy over Egg Noodles
Yield: 2 servings

2 c cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 c strong chicken broth (or use water + chicken bouillon)
2 T chopped onions
1 c milk
1/3 c flour
1/2 t garlic salt
1/8 t black pepper
1/8 t parsley flakes
2 T sour cream
2 c (dry) egg noodles

1. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions.
2. While preparing noodles, start making the gravy. Put the chicken, onions, and chicken broth into a pan and bring to a boil, cooking until onions are tender.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add to boiling mixture and boil until thickened, stirring continuously.
4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until melted. Drain egg noodles.
5. Serve gravy over noodles.


OR - SIMPLIFY IT - Cut up leftover chicken and heat in leftover gravy (or make a quick gravy/sauce using bouillon, broth, creamed soup, etc.) and serve over hot noodles; add leftover veggies if desired.



Chicken Gravy & Drop Biscuits
Yield: 6 servings

Biscuit Ingredients:
2 c flour
1 T baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/3 c shortening
1 c milk*

Chicken Gravy Ingredients:
2 c chicken, cooked and cubed
2 c mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
3-4 c chicken broth
2 T minced onions
1 clove minced garlic (or use garlic salt)
1/4 t parsley
seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 c flour
1/2 c cold milk

Chicken Gravy Directions:
1. If chicken is raw, cut into bite-sized pieces and cook in a skillet with a little oil and some garlic, pepper, parsley, and seasoned salt. If chicken is already cooked, cut into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with some garlic, seasoned salt, parsley, and pepper.
2. Cut carrots into small chunks and cook with some of the broth in a large stock pot until tender; add onions, peas and corn and cook 10 minutes more.
3. Add chicken pieces and broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.
4. In small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk, removing lumps. Slowly pour into boiling mixture, stirring constantly. Boil for several minutes, until thickened into gravy.
5. Serve over hot fresh biscuits.

Biscuit Directions:
1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening.
2. Add milk, stirring just until moistened.
3. Drop biscuits onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Additional Notes:
This gravy can also be served over rice or pasta, if desired.
*If you would like to roll out your biscuits and cut into shape, reduce the amount of milk to 3/4 c rather than 1 c.

OR - SIMPLIFY IT: Use leftover dinner rolls or bread; add leftover veggies if desired.



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