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Chicken a la King II

By: Lillian 
"This dish was originally called 'Chicken a la Keene' after Foxhall P. Keene, the son of a well known Wall Street broker. The name evolved into the more regal sounding 'Chicken a la King' and here you have it. Long live the king!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  1. Melt the butter or margarine in a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Saute the bell pepper and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is crisp yet tender.
  2. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in the milk and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken and pimentos and cook until hot. Serve over the rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 375 | Total Fat: 17.9g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by LORI A SCHMIDT   view full review
This was a excellent version of the Chicken a la King I used to eat as a child. I added 1 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by JIM GUEST   view full review
The sauce is thick and pasty. I believe there is a typo in the recipe. I think the milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by JAGSFAN   view full review
I added an additional cup of milk, it was too thick using only 1/2 cup. I also added 2 tsp of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by JERKIE3   view full review
I cut this recipe in half, since I was only cooking for two. Good thing, because after I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by cangel   view full review
Ditch the pimentos and green peppers and replace with mixed vegetables (corn, peas and carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by HISSERVANT   view full review
I wanted something different than our usual sauteed veggies, chicken, and rice. This was just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by hobbsbuh   view full review
very good!! I too lessened the flour and increased the milk. It is now a staple for those...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by Mary C.   view full review
I really like this recipe - reminds me of my childhood, having lunch with my mom and sister. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by msgrozzy   view full review
This is a great recipe for using leftover chicken. Didn't have the bell peppers or pimentos. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by Theresa   view full review
My entire family loves this! It's great when you have chicken or turkey left over.

 

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