Chicken a la King

Chicken a la king is an entree made with chicken, mushrooms, green peppers, pimento, and a variety of other ingredients in a creamy sauce.

Fast Facts

1. Dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century
2. Actual origin is unknown
3. Tabasco sauce may be added for a kick
4. Accompaniments: toast, noodles or rice

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cooked, skinned, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry

How to Make Chicken a la King

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the flour to form a paste, stirring constantly.
4. Add the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly. Bring mixture a boil.
5. Add the chicken, nutmeg and sherry. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Heat through, then serve and enjoy!

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