Emeril's Cheesy Chicken Shortcake | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound chicken breast, skinless, boneless and small diced
• Essence
• 1 cup minced onions
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepperl 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
• Dash of Crystal Hot Sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• 8 CHEESE BISCUITS:
• 4 cups plus 2 tablespoon bleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups half and half