# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approx. 10.5 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
03 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
04 - 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
14 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Toast
15 - 4 slices hearty white or whole wheat bread
16 - 2 tablespoons butter for toasting
→ Garnish (optional)
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in whole milk and chicken broth, stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Stir in diced chicken, peas, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme. Simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
05 - Toast bread slices until crisp, then spread each with butter.
06 - Place a buttered toast slice on each plate and spoon the chicken mixture generously over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
