Chicken a la King Recipe

Name: Chicken a la King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2-1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up; 1 qt. water; 1 stalk celery with leaves; 1 onion, stuck with 2 cloves; 1/2 carrot, sliced; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. peppercorns; 6 tbsp. butter; 1 cup celery, sliced; 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained; 6 tbsp. flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 tbsp. pimiento, chopped; 1/2 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed; White; brown rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 (2-1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up
1 qt. water
1 stalk celery with leaves
1 onion, stuck with 2 cloves
1/2 carrot, sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. peppercorns
6 tbsp. butter
1 cup celery, sliced
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained
6 tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. pimiento, chopped
1/2 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
White
brown rice, cooked

1
Place chicken, water, celery, onion, carrot, salt and peppercorns in large saucepan.
2
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until chicken is very tender.
3
Remove chicken and cool.
4
Strain broth and reserve for sauce.
5
When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones and cut into bit-sized pieces; about 3 cups.
6
In large saucepan, melt butter.
7
Stir in celery and mushrooms and cook, stirring 3 minutes.
8
Blend in the flour smoothly.
9
Add 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk.
10
Heat to boiling, stirring.
11
Add salt, pepper, pimiento and peas.
12
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
13
Serve hot over rice.

760

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2-1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer, cut up, 1 qt. water, 1 stalk celery with leaves, 1 onion, stuck with 2 cloves, and more.

Yes, Chicken a la King falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken a la King

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