CREAMED TUNA OR CHICKEN WITH PEAS
This classic, budget-friendly dish from the past is just as good at is always was -- especially if you skip the salty, canned mushroom soup and make it with good, homemade chicken stock (I suggest Recipe #219819 ), and frozen peas instead of canned peas. This particular version is a bit richer in meat than strictly necessary so if your budget is especially tight you can cut it down and it will be fine. Use water-packed tuna to be diet-friendly as well as budget-friendly. Note -- cooking time includes the 5 minute rest at the end.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Tuna
Time 14m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain tuna or chop chicken finely.
- Bring chicken stock (and optional mushrooms if desired), to a boil. Add celery seed and thyme.
- Use a fork or a whisk to combine cornstarch with cold milk. Adjust amount according to whether you want a thicker or thinner sauce. Add to boiling stock, reduce heat, and stir until the sauce simmers gently.
- Add tuna/chicken, peas, and sherry.
- Heat through and season to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
- Remove from heat. Let sit, keeping warm, for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve over the starch of your choice -- rice, toast points, noodles, cornbread (I suggest recipe Recipe #277295 ), biscuits, etc.
- Note -- if you have no homemade chicken stock I suggest using a good soup base (Tones brand is available in Sam's Club). Both bullion cubes and canned chicken broth are inferior substitutes for real stock and a dish this simple depends on the quality of the ingredients for good flavor.
- Tip -- if you enjoy tuna casserole but have give it up because of the salt in the mushroom soup try using a suitable quantity of this recipe (with or without the peas), as a substitute for the diluted soup.
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Salman Baba
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the peas in the creamy sauce.
Shupti Ahmed
[email protected]I love the creamy sauce in this recipe. It's so rich and flavorful.
Nazeer Khann
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Zoila curillo
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or tuna.
Fatema Aktet
[email protected]This is the best creamed tuna or chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and creamy.
Andri G
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I loved this recipe. The creamy sauce and the peas really made the dish.
Vasileios Oikonomou
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Precious Ilechukwu
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Lee-Janne Venter
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce and the peas.
Cecilia bediako
[email protected]I love the addition of peas in this recipe. They add a pop of color and flavor.
Xzavier Pelagio
[email protected]This dish is so versatile! I've made it with chicken, tuna, and even shrimp. It's always delicious.
Sana Mirza
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always turned out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or tuna.
santho Santho
[email protected]The creamed tuna version of this dish is my favorite. I love the way the tuna flakes in the creamy sauce.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Phathu Tshw
[email protected]I made this dish last night and my family loved it! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and moist.
Jaice Seat
[email protected]This creamed tuna or chicken recipe was surprisingly easy to make and tasted delicious! I especially enjoyed the creamy sauce and the addition of peas.