# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approximately 10.5 oz)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
03 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
04 - 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
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 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 of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk and chicken broth, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Incorporate the diced chicken, thawed peas, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and slightly thickened.
05 - While sauce simmers, toast the bread slices and spread each with butter.
06 - Place one toast slice on each plate, spoon the chicken mixture generously on top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
