Creamed Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 (10-ounce) package roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast (such as Perdue Short Cuts), chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh sage sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 3/4 cups milk. Cook for 4 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
2. Add peas, sage, butter, and chicken, stirring to combine. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in juice and pepper. Garnish with sage sprigs, if desired.