Chicken Supreme

[jennyjoan]

I am hoping to make the above today but was wondering because of the cream content - can you freeze it. Thanks

[ummmm]

You can buy it as a frozen ready meal.

[jennyjoan]

ok maybe but I want to make my own - I take from your answer you can freeze it

[Mamyalynne]

A home made cream sauce may split a little after freezing but will do you no harm, commercial meals use a stabiliser to prevent this.

[jennyjoan]

thanks mamy

[shivvy]

I'm pretty sure it couldn't harm you Jennyjoan but any time I have defrosted something that I have made with cream in it, it never looks too pleasant! It tastes ok but I think the cream maybe splits either from the freezing or the reheating I suppose?

[ummmm]

I think it's bit of pot luck. I've frozen things with cream in with no problems. Like Mamy says though it might split.

[jennyjoan]

am wondering would it make any difference if I bought the right cream

single cream
whipping cream
or double cream

[ummmm]

What does the recipe say?

[Rockrose]

I thought chicken supreme was a cut of chicken - is it not?

[Mamyalynne]

It's both RR, clear from the query JJ is discussing the dish.

[ethandron]

Many chicken supreme recipes use a tin of cream of chicken or mushroom soup, or a packet white sauce mix instead of actual cream. You could try that, it should freeze well.
You’ve given me another idea to add to my guest one pot list JJ, thanks :)

[jennyjoan]

ah ha - good for you Eth. Ummmm - recipe calls for double cream. You know if I make it tonight and there is some over - will probably have it tomorrow

[jennyjoan]

Some years ago I went to a restaurant and asked for Chicken Supreme - there were loads of people dining that night. When waiter came out with a dry chicken I couldn't say anything in front of those people.

On going home I said to him - next time send out chicken with fresh cream. He went over to the counter and said - I shoulda brought this out to you - pointing to a jug of cream Needless to say I never went back.

[Rockrose]

I have not heard of the dish Mamyalynne hence my question.

[jennyjoan]

very nice Rocky

[Mamyalynne]

It's nice, lots of recipes about - I rarely use cream but is one I've made in the past.

[ummmm]

I've done the soup trick. All I did was fry some mixed mushrooms and added mushroom soup to them. Served it with steak and was complimented on how lovely it was :-)

[ethandron]

You’ve just reminded me of my American cousins chicken thing...wrap halves of chicken breast (or thighs) in a slice of bacon and put in an ovenproof dish. Mix a can of condensed soup with some white wine and pour it over. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake.
Another for my list..