Chicken Hash For the sauce: 3 Tbs (45 ml) butter; 3 Tbs (45 ml) flour 1 cup (250 ml) milk; 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper, or to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste For the hash: 2 Tbs (30 ml) butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, thinly sliced; 3 Tbs (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 cups (500 ml) diced potatoes, boiled until tender and drained. 2 cups (500 ml) diced cooked chicken; Chopped chives for garnish. For the sauce, melt butter in saucepan over moderate heat. Stir in the flour and cook 3 mins, stirring frequently. Add the milk,chicken broth, cayenne, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins, stirring frequently. For the hash, melt the butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Saute the onion and bell pepper until tender, about 5 mins. Add mushrooms, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook an additional 10 mins. Add the potatoes, chicken, and sauce, and transfer to a buttered shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 30 to 40 mins, until it is bubbling and the top is golden brown. Garnish with chopped chives.
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