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Slow cooker tartelette filling | Nordmad
Classic creamy filling for Danish tartlet shells — chicken and white asparagus cooked in a slow cooker. The chicken turns tender, the sauce stays mild, and the asparagus goes in at the end so it keeps its bite.
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255 min total
4 servings
Easy
Ingredients
servings
- 700 g chicken breast
- 5 dl chicken broth
- 2 dl heavy cream
- 2 dåse white asparagus (canned)
- 2 spsk butter
- 2 spsk wheat flour
- 1 tsk salt
- 1 knsp white pepper
- 2 spsk asparagus brine
Instructions
- 1
Add the chicken to the slow cooker
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over so the meat is covered.
- Add butter if you like.
- Cook on LOW for about 3½–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
240 minLow heat - 2
Dice the chicken
- Lift out the chicken.
- Cut into small cubes and return them to the slow cooker.
10 minKnifeCutting Board - 3
Make the sauce creamy and smooth
- Stir in the cream.
- Mix flour with a little cold water and stir it in.
- Let the sauce thicken for 20–30 minutes.
- Season with salt, white pepper and a little asparagus brine.
30 minHigh heat - 4
Add asparagus at the end
- Cut the asparagus into smaller pieces.
- Fold them into the filling for the last 10–15 minutes.
- They only need to heat through so they keep their structure.
15 minLow heat
Details
Nutrition
Calories
520kcal
Protein
45g
Fat
30g
Carbs
12g
Serving Size
400g
Serving
Suggestions
- • Fill the tartlet shells just before serving so they stay crisp.
Drink Pairings
- • Alkoholfri: A fresh white wine with light acidity.
Side Pairings
- • Crisp salad
Dessert Pairings
- • A light dessert
Storage
Fresh
- • Duration: 3 days
- • Temperature: 5°C
- • Method: Store the filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep tartlet shells separate. Freeze filling in portions without shells for up to 2 months. Reheat gently, stirring; add a little cream or broth if needed.
Frozen
- • Duration: 2 months
- • Temperature: -18°C
Tips
Preparation
- • Cut the chicken into small, even cubes for a neat filling.
Cooking
- • Add asparagus at the end so it does not go soft and watery.
Serving
- • Season with asparagus brine a little at a time — it gives the classic tartlet note.
Variations
Flavor
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for a classic tartlet note.
Health
- Use cooking cream for a lighter version.
Method
- You can thicken with cornstarch instead of flour.
Toppings
- Fresh parsley when serving.
Author
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Camilla
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