Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-vent

Ideal for parties, using small shells. If you wish to use as a main course use larger cases. Mixture will freeze well and is very tasty poured over microwave potato or stirred through pasta.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 (16 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup
• 3 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breast meat
• 36 frozen puff pastry shells, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in onions and mushrooms, and saute until onions are soft. Stir in the flour and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Pour in stock gradually, and continue to stir over a medium heat until thickened. Stir in condensed asparagus soup, sherry, and chicken. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is done and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, arrange pastry shells on a 10x15-inch baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before spooning equal amounts of the chicken filling into each shell. Serve immediately.