Gal Called J.J. wrote:
> Hey all -- the following recipe is my version of a frozen dinner,
> but I'm not satisfied with how it reheats, so I'm looking for
> some suggestions:
>
> Chicken & Zucchini w/Bearnaise Sauce
>
> 26 oz. chicken breast, skinless & boneless
> 10 oz. zucchini, skin on, sliced
> 8 oz. (12 med) white mushrooms, sliced
> 1 prepared package McCormick Bearnaise Sauce
> (McCormick Bearnaise Sauce Blend w/4 T. butter
> and 8 oz. 1% milk)
>
> Steam chicken and cut into 1" cubes. Arrange with raw zucchini and
> mushrooms in 4 meal trays, cover each with ¼ of Bearnaise sauce.
> Heat at 350º F for ½ hour (1 hour if frozen).
>
> (Please, no fussing about my using packaged Bearnaise sauce, because
> I happen to really like it.)
>
> Okay, the problem is that when reheated, the veggies add a lot of
> water which dilutes the sauce (the sauce also breaks, but that's
> probably unavoidable). Would it help to steam the veggies with the
> chicken before freezing? Any other helpful suggestions? Many thanks
> in advance... :-)

Just me, but I would pan fry or broil the chicken breasts rather than steam
it. And yes, you should steam the zucchini first and let it drain to rid
yourself of excess liquid. Not sure about the breaking of the sauce - could
be due to the excess moisture leaching out of the zucchini.

Jill