Chicken Ala King
- ½ C. butter or margarine
- 2/3 C. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- 2 C. chicken broth
- 2 C. milk
- 3-4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ¾ C. sliced carrots, raw
- 1 large potato, peeled and cubed, raw
- 1 C. fresh mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ - ½ C. onion, chopped
- 1¼ C. cooked peas
- 2-4 ounces sliced pimentos, drained (optional)
Steam chicken, carrots, and potatoes until cooked through and tender, reserving chicken broth. Cut chicken into bite sized cubes; add peas and keep warm. Add enough warm water to reserved chicken broth to equal two cups. In small frying pan, melt 1 T. butter or margarine. sauté mushrooms and onions until tender. In saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and broth. Bring
to a boil over medium heat, then cook for 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly.
Combine with chicken and vegetables; serve over toast points, biscuits, rice, noodles, or puff pastry. Can
substitute leftover turkey or ham for chicken.
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