Name: Chicken a La King
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. chicken fat or butter; 3 1/2 tbsp. flour; 1 c. chicken stock or canned chicken broth; 1 c. scalded milk (I just heat it); 1/2 c. scalded cream or evaporated milk (small can); 1/4 or 1/2 tsp. salt (more can be added later); 2 tbsp. butter; 2 c. boiled chicken (I use 3 to 4 or all of chicken); 1 c. mushroom slices or pieces, sauteed in 1 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. canned pimentos, cut in strips (2 small or 1 large jar); 2 egg yolks (I never use); 1 to 2 cans Campbell's cream of mushroom soup (do not dilute); 1 green pepper, cut into strips and parboiled or 1/2 c. frozen, cooked peas (to add color to plate; optional)

Chicken a La King

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Chicken A La King is an impressive dinner. Made with 3 tbsp. chicken fat or butter, 3 1/2 tbsp. flour, 1 c. chicken stock or canned chicken broth, 1 c. scalded milk (i just heat it) and 1/2 c. scalded cream or evaporated milk (small can), this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Melt fat or butter.

Add flour and stir until well blended (do not brown).

Pour on gradually the chicken stock, milk and cream while stirring constantly (add one at a time).

Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of butter (or more) for 5 minutes.

Have chicken and pimentos cut in desired size pieces.

Bring mixture to boiling point (bubbling) and add salt, remaining butter (about 1 tablespoon), chicken, mushroom pieces and pimentos (also green pepper or green peas).

Bring to boiling point and add slightly beaten egg yolks.

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