Homemade Chicken A La King Recipe
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Homemade Chicken A La King

By: dcbeck46 
"It's homemade, easy and excellent."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken breast meat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, celery and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; mix flour and 1/2 cup of milk in a small bowl and stir mixture into skillet. Beat egg yolks into remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and pour into skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  2. Add chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, sherry, paprika, salt and pepper. Finally, stir in peas and pimento peppers. Heat through and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 178 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by Penguin Lady   view full review
This was easy and excellent. I used fresh mushrooms and fresh peas in place of the canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I beg to differ with the reviewer who stated that this dish was gross. Hardly. As a matter of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by BACUFF   view full review
This was 'OK'. Nothing special. A little bland and it started to look more like a veggie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by JCooks305   view full review
A dish will lack flavor if you DO NOT put seasoning in it. The recipe is fine. Cooking is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CPLEWISFL   view full review
This is one recipe I will not make again. No flavor except peppers. Much too bland.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by diane-tony   view full review
Great taste!!!!! I forgot to put in the Sherry and it was still delicious. I'm sure the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Muffinmom   view full review
Very good recipe! I made this mostly as is, but left out a few things due to personal taste. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by KONWAL   view full review
Given the great reviews and the combination of ingredients, I thought we would love this. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX   view full review
For the sake of the dieters in my family, I used skimmed milk and replaced high-fat egg yolks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2003 by Whole Chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nothing horrible about it, just not much good either. Bland. Won't make again.

 

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