Steph's Chicken a La King Recipe

Name: Steph's Chicken a La King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 lb green beans, snapped and halved; 1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drain and reserve the juice in case you need it for gravy; 5 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced into large pieces; 1 chicken bouillon cube; celery salt; 3 tablespoons flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 ⅓ cups hot milk; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

8 carrots, peeled and diced
1 lb green beans, snapped and halved
1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drain and reserve the juice in case you need it for gravy
5 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced into large pieces
1 chicken bouillon cube
celery salt
3 tablespoons flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 ⅓ cups hot milk
3 tablespoons butter

1
Place carrots and green beans in a large saucepan.
2
Add water to cover and bring to a boil.
3
Add the chicken bouillon cube and a few shakes of celery salt.
4
Blanch for a few minutes, just until tender.
5
Drain the vegetables, reserving the cooking water.
6
In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until it stops bubbling but before it turns brown.
7
Whisk flour, salt and dry mustard into the butter and cook for 2 minutes.
8
Whisk hot milk into the pan and turn heat on high.
9
Once it reaches a boil, remove pan from heat.
10
You can then add the steaming vegetable broth and the juice from the canned corn to increase the quantity of gravy.
11
Make sure it is hot before you add it to the gravy.
12
Once you have the desired amount of cream gravy, add the chicken, corn, carrots and green beans.
13
Heat until just warmed through.
14
Serve over toast or biscuits.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 carrots, peeled and diced, 1 lb green beans, snapped and halved, 1 (15 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drain and reserve the juice in case you need it for gravy, 5 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced into large pieces, and more.

Yes, Steph's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steph's Chicken a La King

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